Compounds for the treatment of inflammatory disorders

ABSTRACT

This invention relates to compounds of the Formula (I): 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         
           
             or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, ester or isomer thereof, which can be useful for the treatment of diseases or conditions mediated by MMPs, ADAMs, TACE, aggrecanase, TNF- or combinations thereof.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This Application is a divisional of application Ser. No. 11/333,663, filed Jan. 17, 2006, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,504,424, which is a continuation-in-part of patent application Ser. No. 11/180,863 filed Jul. 13, 2005, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,482,370 which claims priority from U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/588,502 filed Jul. 16, 2004.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

This invention relates generally to novel hydantoin derivatives that can inhibit matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), a disintegrin and metalloproteases (ADAMs) and/or tumor necrosis factor alpha—converting enzyme (TACE) and in so doing prevent the release of tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of treatment using such compounds.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Osteo- and rheumatoid arthritis (OA and RA, respectively) are destructive diseases of articular cartilage characterized by localized erosion of the cartilage surface. Findings have shown that articular cartilage from the femoral heads of patients with OA, for example, had a reduced incorporation of radiolabeled sulfate over controls, suggesting that there must be an enhanced rate of cartilage degradation in OA (Mankin et al. J. Bone Joint Surg. 52A (1970) 424-434). There are four classes of protein degradative enzymes in mammalian cells: serine, cysteine, aspartic and metalloproteases. The available evidence supports the belief that it is the metalloproteases that are responsible for the degradation of the extracellular matrix of articular cartilage in OA and RA. Increased activities of collagenases and stromelysin have been found in OA cartilage and the activity correlates with severity of the lesion (Mankin et al. Arthritis Rheum. 21, 1978, 761-766, Woessner et al. Arthritis Rheum. 26, 1983, 63-68 and Ibid. 27, 1984, 305-312). In addition, aggrecanase (a newly identified metalloprotease) has been identified that provides the specific cleavage product of proteoglycan, found in RA and OA patients (Lohmander L. S. et al. Arthritis Rheum. 36, 1993, 1214-22).

Metalloproteases (MPs) have been implicated as the key enzymes in the destruction of mammalian cartilage and bone. It can be expected that the pathogenesis of such diseases can be modified in a beneficial manner by the administration of MP inhibitors (see Wahl et al. Ann. Rep. Med. Chem. 25, 175-184, AP, San Diego, 1990).

MMPs are a family of over 20 different enzymes that are involved in a variety of biological processes important in the uncontrolled breakdown of connective tissue, including proteoglycan and collagen, leading to resorption of the extracellular matrix. This is a feature of many pathological conditions, such as RA and OA, corneal, epidermal or gastric ulceration; tumor metastasis or invasion; periodontal disease and bone disease. Normally these catabolic enzymes are tightly regulated at the level of their synthesis as well as at their level of extracellular activity through the action of specific inhibitors, such as alpha-2-macroglobulins and TIMPs (tissue inhibitor of MPs), which form inactive complexes with the MMP's.

Tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) is a cell-associated cytokine that is processed from a 26 kDa precursor form to a 17 kd active form. See Black R. A. “Tumor necrosis factor-alpha converting enzyme” Int J Biochem Cell Biol. 2002 January; 34(1):1-5 and Moss M L, White J M, Lambert M H, Andrews R C. “TACE and other ADAM proteases as targets for drug discovery” Drug Discov Today. 2001 Apr. 1; 6(8):417-426, each of which is incorporated by reference herein.

TNF-α has been shown to play a pivotal role in immune and inflammatory responses. Inappropriate or over-expression of TNF-α is a hallmark of a number of diseases, including RA, Crohn's disease, multiple sclerosis, psoriasis and sepsis. Inhibition of TNF-α production has been shown to be beneficial in many preclinical models of inflammatory disease, making inhibition of TNF-α production or signaling an appealing target for the development of novel anti-inflammatory drugs.

TNF-α is a primary mediator in humans and animals of inflammation, fever and acute phase responses, similar to those observed during acute infection and shock. Excess TNF-α has been shown to be lethal. Blocking the effects of TNF-α with specific antibodies can be beneficial in a variety of conditions, including autoimmune diseases such as RA (Feldman et al, Lancet, (1994) 344, 1105), non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (Lohmander L. S. et al., Arthritis Rheum. 36 (1993) 1214-22) and Crohn's disease (Macdonald T. et al., Clin. Exp. Immunol. 81 (1990) 301).

Compounds that inhibit the production of TNF-α are therefore of therapeutic importance for the treatment of inflammatory disorders. Recently it has been shown that metalloproteases, such as TACE, are capable of converting TNF-αfrom its inactive to active form (Gearing et al Nature, 1994, 370, 555). Since excessive TNF-α production has been noted in several disease conditions also characterized by MMP-mediated tissue degradation, compounds which inhibit both MMPs and TNF-α production may also have a particular advantage in diseases where both mechanisms are involved.

One approach to inhibiting the harmful effects of TNF-α is to inhibit the enzyme, TACE before it can process TNF-α to its soluble form. TACE is a member of the ADAM family of type I membrane proteins and mediates the ectodomain shedding of various membrane-anchored signaling and adhesion proteins. TACE has become increasingly important in the study of several diseases, including inflammatory disease, because of its role in cleaving TNF-α from its “stalk” sequence and thus releasing the soluble form of the TNF-α protein (Black R. A. Int J Biochem Cell Biol. 2002 34, 1-5).

There are numerous patents and publications which disclose hydroxamate, sulphonamide, hydantoin, carboxylate and/or lactam based MMP inhibitors.

U.S. Pat. No. 6,677,355 and U.S. Pat. No. 6,534,491 (B2), describe compounds that are hydroxamic acid derivatives and MMP inhibitors.

U.S. Pat. No. 6,495,565 discloses lactam derivatives that are potential inhibitors of MMPs and/or TNF-α.

PCT Publications WO2002/074750, WO2002/096426, WO20040067996, WO2004012663, WO200274750 and WO2004024721 disclose hydantoin derivatives that are potential inhibitors of MMPs.

PCT Publications WO2004024698 and WO2004024715 disclose sulphonamide derivatives that are potential inhibitors of MMPs.

PCT Publications WO2004056766, WO2003053940 and WO2003053941 also describe potential inhibitors of TACE and MMPs.

There is a need in the art for inhibitors of MMPs, ADAMs, TACE, and TNF-α, which can be useful as anti-inflammatory compounds and cartilage protecting therapeutics. The inhibition of TNF-α, TACE and or other MMPs can prevent the degradation of cartilage by these enzymes, thereby alleviating the pathological conditions of OA and RA as well as many other auto-immune diseases.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In its many embodiments, the present invention provides a novel class of compounds as inhibitors of TACE, the production of TNF-α, MMPs, ADAMs or any combination thereof, methods of preparing such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more such compounds, methods of preparing pharmaceutical formulations comprising one or more such compounds, and methods of treatment, prevention, inhibition or amelioration of one or more diseases associated with TACE, TNF-α, MMPs, ADAMs or any combination thereof using such compounds or pharmaceutical compositions.

In one embodiment, the present application discloses a compound having the general structure shown in formula (I):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, ester, or isomer thereof, wherein:

X is selected from the group consisting of —S—, —C(R⁴)₂— or —N(R⁴)—;

T is selected from the group consisting of H (with U and V being absent), alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, alkylaryl, and arylalkyl, said aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, alkylaryl and arylalkyl being optionally fused with one or more moieties selected from the group consisting of aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, alkylaryl and arylalkyl, wherein each of any of the aforementioned alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, alkylaryl and arylalkyl groups of T is unsubstituted or optionally independently substituted with one to four R¹⁰ moieties which can be the same or different, each R¹⁰ moiety being independently selected from the group of R¹⁰ moieties below;

U is absent or present, and if present U is selected from the group consisting of a covalent bond, —N(R⁴)—, —N(R⁴)C(R⁴)₂—, —N(R⁴)C(O)—, —O—, —N(R⁴)S(O)₂—, —N(R⁴)C(O)N(R⁴)—, and —N(R⁴)C(S)N(R⁴)—;

V is absent or present, and if present V is selected from the group consisting of alkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl and cycloalkyl, said aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, alkylaryl and arylalkyl being optionally fused with one or more moieties selected from the group consisting of aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, alkylaryl and arylalkyl, wherein each of any of the aforementioned alkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl and cycloalkyl is unsubstituted or optionally independently substituted with one to four R¹⁰ moieties which can be the same or different, each R¹⁰ moiety being independently selected from the group of R¹⁰ moieties below;

Y is absent or present, and if present Y is selected from the group consisting of a covalent bond, —(C(R⁴)₂)_(n)—, —N(R⁴)—, —C(O)N(R⁴)—, —N(R⁴)C(O)—, —N(R⁴)C(O)N(R⁴)—, —S(O)₂N(R⁴)—, —N(R⁴)—S(O)₂, —O—, —S—, —C(O)—, —S(O)—, and —S(O)₂—;

Z is absent or present, and if present Z is selected from the group consisting of a covalent bond, —(C(R⁴)₂)_(n)—, —N(R⁴)—, —C(O)N(R⁴)—, —N(R⁴)C(O)—, —N(R⁴)C(O)N(R⁴)—, —S(O)₂N(R⁴)—, —N(R⁴)—S(O)₂—, —O—, —S—, —C(O)—, —S(O)—, and —S(O)₂—;

n is 1 to 3;

R is selected from the group consisting of H, —OR⁴, halogen, alkyl, fluoroalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, alkylaryl, alkylheteroaryl and arylalkyl, wherein each of the alkyl, fluoroalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, alkylaryl, alkylheteroaryl and arylalkyl groups of R¹ is unsubstituted or optionally independently substituted with one to four R²⁰ moieties which can be the same or different, each R²⁰ moiety being independently selected from the group of R²⁰ moieties below, with the proviso that when Y is present and Y is N, S or O, then R¹ is not halogen;

R² is selected from the group consisting of H, —OR⁴, halogen, alkyl, fluoroalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, alkylaryl, alkylheteroaryl and arylalkyl, wherein each of the alkyl, fluoroalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, alkylaryl, alkylheteroaryl and arylalkyl groups of R² is unsubstituted or optionally independently substituted with one to four R²⁰ moieties which can be the same or different, each R²⁰ moiety being independently selected from the group of R²⁰ moieties below, with the proviso that when Z is present and Z is N, S or O, then R² is not halogen;

each R⁴ is the same or different and is independently selected from the group consisting of H and alkyl;

R¹⁰ is selected from the group consisting of —OR⁴, —N(R⁴)₂, —S(O)—, —S(O)₂—, —N(R⁴)S(O)₂—, —S(O)₂N(R⁴)—, —O(fluoroalkyl), halogen, alkyl, fluoroalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, alkylaryl and arylalkyl, wherein each of the alkyl, fluoroalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, alkylaryl and arylalkyl groups of R¹⁰ is unsubstituted or optionally independently substituted with one to four R³⁰ moieties which can be the same or different, each R³⁰ moiety being independently selected from the group of R³⁰ moieties below;

R²⁰ is selected from the group consisting of halogen, alkyl, fluoroalkyl; and

R³⁰ is selected from the group consisting of halogen, alkyl, and fluoroalkyl.

The compounds of Formula I can be useful as inhibitors of TACE and may be useful in the treatment and prevention of diseases associated with TACE, TNF-α, MMPs, ADAMs or any combination thereof.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

In its several embodiments, the present invention provides a novel class of inhibitors of TACE, the production of TNF-α, MMPs, ADAMs or any combination thereof, pharmaceutical compositions containing one or more of the compounds, methods of preparing pharmaceutical formulations comprising one or more such compounds, and methods of treatment, prevention or amelioration of one or more of the symptoms of inflammation.

In one embodiment, the present invention provides compounds which are represented by structural Formula (I) above or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, ester or isomer thereof, wherein the various moieties are as described above.

In another embodiment, the isomer referred to the in the preceding paragraph is a stereoisomer.

In one embodiment, T is alkyl or aryl; X is —C(R⁴)₂—; Y is absent; Z is absent or present; R² is selected from the group consisting of H, halogen and alkyl; and if Z is present Z is —O—.

In another embodiment, T is alkyl or aryl; X is —C(R⁴)₂—; Y is absent; Z is absent or present, and if present Z is —O—; and R² is selected from the group consisting of alkylaryl and alkylheteroaryl.

In another embodiment, T is alkyl or aryl; X is —N(R⁴)₂—; Y is absent; Z is absent or present; R² is selected from the group consisting of H, halogen and alkyl; and if Z is present Z is —O—.

In another embodiment, X is —CH₂— or —N(R⁴)—.

In yet another embodiment, X is —CH₂—.

In still another embodiment, X is —N(R⁴)—.

In another embodiment, R⁴ is H.

In another embodiment, T is alkyl.

In yet another embodiment, T is —CH₃.

In still another embodiment, T is aryl and said aryl is unsubstituted or optionally independently substituted with one to five R¹⁰ moieties which can be the same or different, each R¹⁰ moiety being independently selected from the group of R¹⁰ moieties.

In another embodiment, R¹⁰ is halogen.

In yet another embodiment, R¹⁰ is heteroaryl.

In still another embodiment, R¹⁰ is aryl.

In an embodiment U selected from the group consisting of a covalent bond, —N(R⁴)—, —N(R⁴)C(O)—, and —N(R⁴)S(O)₂—.

In yet another embodiment U is a covalent bond.

In still another embodiment U is —N(R⁴)—.

In yet still another embodiment, U is —N(R⁴)C(O)—.

In another embodiment, V is selected from the group consisting of aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl and cycloalkyl, said aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, and cycloalkyl being optionally fused with one or more moieties selected from the group consisting of aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, or cycloalkyl, wherein each of any of said aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl and cycloalkyl is unsubstituted or optionally independently substituted with one to four R¹⁰ moieties which can be the same or different, each R¹⁰ moiety being independently selected from the group of R¹⁰ moieties.

In another embodiment, Y is selected from the group consisting of a covalent bond, —(C(R⁴)₂)_(n)—, —C(O)— and —O—.

In yet another embodiment, Y is —O—.

In still another embodiment, Y is —(C(R⁴)₂)_(n)—.

In yet still another embodiment, Y is —C(O)—.

In another embodiment, Y is a covalent bond.

In an embodiment, R¹ is selected from the group consisting of —OR⁴, H, alkyl, fluoroalkyl, alkylaryl, halogen, and heteroaryl.

In another embodiment, R¹ is H.

In yet another embodiment, R¹ is alkylaryl.

In still another embodiment, R¹ is alkyl.

In yet still another embodiment, R¹ is fluoroalkyl.

In a further embodiment, R¹ is halogen.

In another embodiment, R¹ is —OR⁴.

In another embodiment, where R¹ is —OR⁴, R⁴ is —CH₂C≡CCH₃.

In another embodiment, where R¹ is —OR⁴, R⁴ is —CH₂C≡CCH₂OH.

In another embodiment, where R¹ is —OR⁴, R⁴ is

In another embodiment, the alkyl is —CH₃.

In still another embodiment, the alkyl is —CH₂CH₃.

In another embodiment, in formula (I), T, U, and V are taken together to form

and R¹ is selected from the group consisting of F, Cl, OH, —OCH₂C≡CCH₃, —OCH₂C≡CCH₂OH, —OCH₃, and

In another embodiment, in formula (I), T, U, and V are taken together to form

and R¹ is selected from the group consisting of F, Cl, OH, —OCH₂C≡CCH₃, —OCH₂C≡CCH₂OH, —OCH₃, and

In another embodiment, in formula (I), T, U, and V are taken together to form

and R¹ is selected from the group consisting of F, Cl, OH, —OCH₂C≡CCH₃, —OCH₂C≡CCH₂OH, —OCH₃, and

In another embodiment, in formula (I), T, U, and V are taken together to form

and R¹ is selected from the group consisting of F, Cl, OH, —OCH₂C≡CCH₃, —OCH₂C≡CCH₂OH, —OCH₃, and

In another embodiment, in formula (I), T, U, and V are taken together to form

and R¹ is selected from the group consisting of F, Cl, OH, —OCH₂C≡CCH₃, —OCH₂C≡CCH₂OH, —OCH₃, and

In another embodiment, in formula (I), T, U, and V are taken together to form

and R² is selected from the group consisting of F, Cl, OH, —OCH₂C≡CCH₃, —OCH₂C≡CCH₂OH, —OCH₃, and

In another embodiment, in formula (I), T, U, and V are taken together to form

and R² is selected from the group consisting of F, Cl, OH, —OCH₂C≡CCH₃, —OCH₂C≡CCH₂OH, —OCH₃, and

In another embodiment, in formula (I), T, U, and V are taken together to form

and R² is selected from the group consisting of F, Cl, OH, —OCH₂C≡CCH₃, —OCH₂C≡CCH₂OH, —OCH₃, and

In another embodiment, in formula (I), T, U, and V are taken together to form

and R² is selected from the group consisting of F, Cl, OH, —OCH₂C≡CCH₃, —OCH₂C≡CCH₂OH, —OCH₃, and

In another embodiment, in formula (I), T, U, and V are taken together to form

and R² is selected from the group consisting of F, Cl, OH, —OCH₂C≡CCH₃, —OCH₂C≡CCH₂OH, —OCH₃, and

In another embodiment, the fluoroalkyl is —CH₂CF₃.

In an embodiment, halogen is selected from the group consisting of —Br, —Cl and —F.

In another embodiment, R⁴ is —CH₃.

In yet another embodiment, alkyl of R¹ is substituted with one to four R²⁰ moieties which can be the same or different, each R²⁰ moiety being independently selected from the group of R²⁰ moieties.

In another embodiment, R²⁰ is aryl.

In another embodiment, Z is selected from the group consisting of a covalent bond, —N(R⁴)—, —(C(R⁴)₂)_(n)—, —C(O)— and —O—.

In yet another embodiment, Z is —O—.

In still another embodiment, Z is a covalent bond.

In yet still another embodiment, Z is —N(R⁴)—.

In a further embodiment, Z is —C(O)—.

In another embodiment, R⁴ is alkyl.

In another embodiment, R² is selected from the group consisting of —OR⁴, H, alkyl, fluoroalkyl, alkylaryl, halogen, and heteroaryl.

In another embodiment wherein R² is —OR⁴, R⁴ is —CH₂C≡CCH₃.

In another embodiment wherein R² is —OR⁴, R⁴ is —CH₂C≡CCH₂OH.

In another embodiment wherein R² is —OR⁴, R⁴ is

In yet another embodiment, R² is hydrogen.

In still another embodiment, R² is alkyl.

In yet still another embodiment, R² is alkylaryl.

In yet further embodiment, R² is fluoroalkyl.

In another embodiment, R² is —CH₂CF₃.

In yet another embodiment, R² is halogen.

In another embodiment, R² is heteroaryl.

In another embodiment, R⁴ is —CH₃.

Another embodiment of the invention discloses the following compounds shown in Table A below.

TABLE A Structures

Another embodiment of the invention discloses the preferred compounds shown in Table B below:

TABLE B Structure

Another embodiment of the invention discloses the more preferred compounds shown in Table C below.

TABLE C Structure

As used above, and throughout this disclosure, the following terms, unless otherwise indicated, shall be understood to have the following meanings:

“Patient” includes both human and animals.

“Mammal” means humans and other mammalian animals.

“Alkyl” means an aliphatic hydrocarbon group which may be straight or branched and comprising about 1 to about 20 carbon atoms in the chain. Preferred alkyl groups contain about 1 to about 12 carbon atoms in the chain. More preferred alkyl groups contain about 1 to about 6 carbon atoms in the chain. Branched means that one or more lower alkyl groups such as methyl, ethyl or propyl, are attached to a linear alkyl chain. “Lower alkyl” means a group having about 1 to about 6 carbon atoms in the chain which may be straight or branched. The alkyl group may be substituted by one or more substituents which may be the same or different, each substituent being independently selected from the group consisting of halo, alkyl, aryl, cycloalkyl, cyano, hydroxy, alkoxy, alkylthio, amino, —NH(alkyl), —NH(cycloalkyl), —N(alkyl)₂, carboxy and —C(O)O-alkyl. Non-limiting examples of suitable alkyl groups include methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, isopropyl and t-butyl.

“Alkenyl” means an aliphatic hydrocarbon group containing at least one carbon-carbon double bond and which may be straight or branched and comprising about 2 to about 15 carbon atoms in the chain. Preferred alkenyl groups have about 2 to about 12 carbon atoms in the chain; and more preferably about 2 to about 6 carbon atoms in the chain. Branched means that one or more lower alkyl groups such as methyl, ethyl or propyl, are attached to a linear alkenyl chain. “Lower alkenyl” means about 2 to about 6 carbon atoms in the chain which may be straight or branched. Non-limiting examples of suitable alkenyl groups include ethenyl, propenyl, n-butenyl, 3-methylbut-2-enyl, n-pentenyl, octenyl and decenyl.

“Alkynyl” means an aliphatic hydrocarbon group containing at least one carbon-carbon triple bond and which may be straight or branched and comprising about 2 to about 15 carbon atoms in the chain. Preferred alkynyl groups have about 2 to about 12 carbon atoms in the chain; and more preferably about 2 to about 4 carbon atoms in the chain. Branched means that one or more lower alkyl groups such as methyl, ethyl or propyl, are attached to a linear alkynyl chain. “Lower alkynyl” means about 2 to about 6 carbon atoms in the chain which may be straight or branched. Non-limiting examples of suitable alkynyl groups include ethynyl, propynyl, 2-butynyl and 3-methylbutynyl. The term “substituted alkynyl” means that the alkynyl group may be substituted by one or more substituents which may be the same or different, each substituent being independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl, aryl and cycloalkyl.

“Aryl” means an aromatic monocyclic or multicyclic ring system comprising about 6 to about 14 carbon atoms, preferably about 6 to about 10 carbon atoms. The aryl group can be optionally substituted with one or more “ring system substituents” which may be the same or different, and are as defined herein. Non-limiting examples of suitable aryl groups include phenyl and naphthyl.

“Heteroaryl” means an aromatic monocyclic or multicyclic ring system comprising about 5 to about 14 ring atoms, preferably about 5 to about 10 ring atoms, in which one or more of the ring atoms is an element other than carbon, for example nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur, alone or in combination. Preferred heteroaryls contain about 5 to about 6 ring atoms. The “heteroaryl” can be optionally substituted by one or more “ring system substituents” which may be the same or different, and are as defined herein. The prefix aza, oxa or thia before the heteroaryl root name means that at least a nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur atom respectively, is present as a ring atom. A nitrogen atom of a heteroaryl can be optionally oxidized to the corresponding N-oxide. Non-limiting examples of suitable heteroaryls include pyridyl, pyrazinyl, furanyl, thienyl, pyrimidinyl, pyridone (including N-substituted pyridones), isoxazolyl, isothiazolyl, oxazolyl, thiazolyl, pyrazolyl, furazanyl, pyrrolyl, pyrazolyl, triazolyl, 1,2,4-thiadiazolyl, pyrazinyl, pyridazinyl, quinoxalinyl, phthalazinyl, oxindolyl, imidazo[1,2-a]pyridinyl, imidazo[2,1-b]thiazolyl, benzofurazanyl, indolyl, azaindolyl, benzimidazolyl, benzothienyl, quinolinyl, imidazolyl, thienopyridyl, quinazolinyl, thienopyrimidyl, pyrrolopyridyl, imidazopyridyl, isoquinolinyl, benzoazaindolyl, 1,2,4-triazinyl, benzothiazolyl and the like. The term “heteroaryl” also refers to partially saturated heteroaryl moieties such as, for example, tetrahydroisoquinolyl, tetrahydroquinolyl and the like.

“Aralkyl” or “arylalkyl” means an aryl-alkyl-group in which the aryl and alkyl are as previously described. Preferred aralkyls comprise a lower alkyl group. Non-limiting examples of suitable aralkyl groups include benzyl, 2-phenethyl and naphthalenylmethyl. The bond to the parent moiety is through the alkyl.

“Alkylaryl” means an alkyl-aryl-group in which the alkyl and aryl are as previously described. Preferred alkylaryls comprise a lower alkyl group. Non-limiting example of a suitable alkylaryl group is tolyl. The bond to the parent moiety is through the aryl.

“Cycloalkyl” means a non-aromatic mono- or multicyclic ring system comprising about 3 to about 10 carbon atoms, preferably about 5 to about 10 carbon atoms. Preferred cycloalkyl rings contain about 5 to about 7 ring atoms. The cycloalkyl can be optionally substituted with one or more “ring system substituents” which may be the same or different, and are as defined above. Non-limiting examples of suitable monocyclic cycloalkyls include cyclopropyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, cycloheptyl and the like. Non-limiting examples of suitable multicyclic cycloalkyls include 1-decalinyl, norbornyl, adamantyl and the like, as well as partially saturated species such as, for example, indanyl, tetrahydronaphthyl and the like.

“Halogen” means fluorine, chlorine, bromine, or iodine. Preferred are fluorine, chlorine and bromine.

“Ring system substituent” means a substituent attached to an aromatic or non-aromatic ring system which, for example, replaces an available hydrogen on the ring system. Ring system substituents may be the same or different, each being independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, heteroaryl, aralkyl, alkylaryl, heteroaralkyl, heteroarylalkenyl, heteroarylalkynyl, alkylheteroaryl, hydroxy, hydroxyalkyl, alkoxy, aryloxy, aralkoxy, acyl, aroyl, halo, nitro, cyano, carboxy, alkoxycarbonyl, aryloxycarbonyl, aralkoxycarbonyl, alkylsulfonyl, arylsulfonyl, heteroarylsulfonyl, alkylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, aralkylthio, heteroaralkylthio, cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, —C(═N—CN)—NH₂, —C(═NH)—NH₂, —C(═NH)—NH(alkyl), G₁G₂N—, G₁G₂N-alkyl-, G₁G₂NC(O)—, G₁G₂NSO₂— and —SO₂NG₁G₂, wherein G₁ and G₂ can be the same or different and are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, cycloalkyl, and aralkyl. “Ring system substituent” may also mean a single moiety which simultaneously replaces two available hydrogens on two adjacent carbon atoms (one H on each carbon) on a ring system. Examples of such moiety are methylene dioxy, ethylenedioxy, —C(CH₃)₂— and the like which form moieties such as, for example:

“Heterocyclyl” means a non-aromatic saturated monocyclic or multicyclic ring system comprising about 3 to about 10 ring atoms, preferably about 5 to about 10 ring atoms, in which one or more of the atoms in the ring system is an element other than carbon, for example nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur, alone or in combination. There are no adjacent oxygen and/or sulfur atoms present in the ring system. Preferred heterocyclyls contain about 5 to about 6 ring atoms. The prefix aza, oxa or thia before the heterocyclyl root name means that at least a nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur atom respectively is present as a ring atom. Any —NH in a heterocyclyl ring may exist protected such as, for example, as an —N(Boc), —N(CBz), —N(Tos) group and the like; such protections are also considered part of this invention. The heterocyclyl can be optionally substituted by one or more “ring system substituents” which may be the same or different, and are as defined herein. The nitrogen or sulfur atom of the heterocyclyl can be optionally oxidized to the corresponding N-oxide, S-oxide or S,S-dioxide. Non-limiting examples of suitable monocyclic heterocyclyl rings include piperidyl, pyrrolidinyl, piperazinyl, morpholinyl, thiomorpholinyl, thiazolidinyl, 1,4-dioxanyl, tetrahydrofuranyl, tetrahydrothiophenyl, lactam, lactone, and the like.

It should be noted that tautomeric forms such as, for example, the moieties:

are considered equivalent in certain embodiments of this invention.

“Alkynylalkyl” means an alkynyl-alkyl-group in which the alkynyl and alkyl are as previously described. Preferred alkynylalkyls contain a lower alkynyl and a lower alkyl group. The bond to the parent moiety is through the alkyl. Non-limiting examples of suitable alkynylalkyl groups include propargylmethyl.

“Heteroaralkyl” means a heteroaryl-alkyl-group in which the heteroaryl and alkyl are as previously described. Preferred heteroaralkyls contain a lower alkyl group. Non-limiting examples of suitable aralkyl groups include pyridylmethyl, and quinolin-3-ylmethyl. The bond to the parent moiety is through the alkyl.

“Hydroxyalkyl” means a HO-alkyl-group in which alkyl is as previously defined. Preferred hydroxyalkyls contain lower alkyl. Non-limiting examples of suitable hydroxyalkyl groups include hydroxymethyl and 2-hydroxyethyl.

“Acyl” means an H—C(O)—, alkyl-C(O)— or cycloalkyl-C(O)—, group in which the various groups are as previously described. The bond to the parent moiety is through the carbonyl. Preferred acyls contain a lower alkyl. Non-limiting examples of suitable acyl groups include formyl, acetyl and propanoyl.

“Aroyl” means an aryl-C(O)— group in which the aryl group is as previously described. The bond to the parent moiety is through the carbonyl. Non-limiting examples of suitable groups include benzoyl and 1-naphthoyl.

“Alkoxy” means an alkyl-O— group in which the alkyl group is as previously described. Non-limiting examples of suitable alkoxy groups include methoxy, ethoxy, n-propoxy, isopropoxy and n-butoxy. The bond to the parent moiety is through the ether oxygen.

“Aryloxy” means an aryl-O— group in which the aryl group is as previously described. Non-limiting examples of suitable aryloxy groups include phenoxy and naphthoxy. The bond to the parent moiety is through the ether oxygen.

“Aralkyloxy” means an aralkyl-O— group in which the aralkyl group is as previously described. Non-limiting examples of suitable aralkyloxy groups include benzyloxy and 1- or 2-naphthalenemethoxy. The bond to the parent moiety is through the ether oxygen.

“Alkylthio” means an alkyl-S— group in which the alkyl group is as previously described. Non-limiting examples of suitable alkylthio groups include methylthio and ethylthio. The bond to the parent moiety is through the sulfur.

“Arylthio” means an aryl-S— group in which the aryl group is as previously described. Non-limiting examples of suitable arylthio groups include phenylthio and naphthylthio. The bond to the parent moiety is through the sulfur.

“Aralkylthio” means an aralkyl-S— group in which the aralkyl group is as previously described. Non-limiting example of a suitable aralkylthio group is benzylthio. The bond to the parent moiety is through the sulfur.

“Alkoxycarbonyl” means an alkyl-O—CO— group. Non-limiting examples of suitable alkoxycarbonyl groups include methoxycarbonyl and ethoxycarbonyl. The bond to the parent moiety is through the carbonyl.

“Aryloxycarbonyl” means an aryl-O—C(O)— group. Non-limiting examples of suitable aryloxycarbonyl groups include phenoxycarbonyl and naphthoxycarbonyl. The bond to the parent moiety is through the carbonyl.

“Aralkoxycarbonyl” means an aralkyl-O—C(O)— group. Non-limiting example of a suitable aralkoxycarbonyl group is benzyloxycarbonyl. The bond to the parent moiety is through the carbonyl.

“Alkylsulfonyl” means an alkyl-S(O₂)— group. Preferred groups are those in which the alkyl group is lower alkyl. The bond to the parent moiety is through the sulfonyl.

“Arylsulfonyl” means an aryl-S(O₂)— group. The bond to the parent moiety is through the sulfonyl.

The term “substituted” means that one or more hydrogens on the designated atom is replaced with a selection from the indicated group, provided that the designated atom's normal valency under the existing circumstances is not exceeded, and that the substitution results in a stable compound. Combinations of substituents and/or variables are permissible only if such combinations result in stable compounds. By “stable compound” or “stable structure” is meant a compound that is sufficiently robust to survive isolation to a useful degree of purity from a reaction mixture, and formulation into an efficacious therapeutic agent.

The term “optionally substituted” means optional substitution with the specified groups, radicals or moieties.

The term “isolated” or “in isolated form” for a compound refers to the physical state of said compound after being isolated from a synthetic process or natural source or combination thereof. The term “purified” or “in purified form” for a compound refers to the physical state of said compound after being obtained from a purification process or processes described herein or well known to the skilled artisan, in sufficient purity to be characterizable by standard analytical techniques described herein or well known to the skilled artisan.

It should also be noted that any carbon as well as heteroatom with unsatisfied valences in the text, schemes, examples and Tables herein is assumed to have the sufficient number of hydrogen atom(s) to satisfy the valences.

When a functional group in a compound is termed “protected”, this means that the group is in modified form to preclude undesired side reactions at the protected site when the compound is subjected to a reaction. Suitable protecting groups will be recognized by those with ordinary skill in the art as well as by reference to standard textbooks such as, for example, T. W. Greene et al, Protective Groups in organic Synthesis (1991), Wiley, New York.

When any variable (e.g., aryl, heterocycle, R², etc.) occurs more than one time in any constituent or in Formula I, its definition on each occurrence is independent of its definition at every other occurrence.

As used herein, the term “composition” is intended to encompass a product comprising the specified ingredients in the specified amounts, as well as any product which results, directly or indirectly, from combination of the specified ingredients in the specified amounts.

Prodrugs and solvates of the compounds of the invention are also contemplated herein. The term “prodrug”, as employed herein, denotes a compound that is a drug precursor which, upon administration to a subject, undergoes chemical conversion by metabolic or chemical processes to yield a compound of Formula I or a salt and/or solvate thereof. A discussion of prodrugs is provided in T. Higuchi and V. Stella, Pro-drugs as Novel Delivery Systems (1987) 14 of the A.C.S. Symposium Series, and in Bioreversible Carriers in Drug Design, (1987) Edward B. Roche, ed., American Pharmaceutical Association and Pergamon Press, both of which are incorporated herein by reference thereto. The term “prodrug” means a compound (e.g., a drug precursor) that is transformed in vivo to yield a compound of Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, hydrate or solvate of the compound. The transformation may occur by various mechanisms (e.g., by metabolic or chemical processes), such as, for example, through hydrolysis in blood. A discussion of the use of prodrugs is provided by T. Higuchi and W. Stella, “Pro-drugs as Novel Delivery Systems,” Vol. 14 of the A.C.S. Symposium Series, and in Bioreversible Carriers in Drug Design, ed. Edward B. Roche, American Pharmaceutical Association and Pergamon Press, 1987.

For example, if a compound of Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, hydrate or solvate of the compound contains a carboxylic acid functional group, a prodrug can comprise an ester formed by the replacement of the hydrogen atom of the acid group with a group such as, for example, (C₁-C₈)alkyl, (C₂-C₁₂)alkanoyloxymethyl, 1-(alkanoyloxy)ethyl having from 4 to 9 carbon atoms, 1-methyl-1-(alkanoyloxy)-ethyl having from 5 to 10 carbon atoms, alkoxycarbonyloxymethyl having from 3 to 6 carbon atoms, 1-(alkoxycarbonyloxy)ethyl having from 4 to 7 carbon atoms, 1-methyl-1-(alkoxycarbonyloxy)ethyl having from 5 to 8 carbon atoms, N-(alkoxycarbonyl)aminomethyl having from 3 to 9 carbon atoms, 1-(N-(alkoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl having from 4 to 10 carbon atoms, 3-phthalidyl, 4-crotonolactonyl, gamma-butyrolacton-4-yl, di-N,N—(C₁-C₂)alkylamino(C₂-C₃)alkyl (such as β-dimethylaminoethyl), carbamoyl-(C₁-C₂)alkyl, N,N-di (C₁-C₂)alkylcarbamoyl-(C₁-C₂)alkyl and piperidino-, pyrrolidino- or morpholino(C₂-C₃)alkyl, and the like.

Similarly, if a compound of Formula (I) contains an alcohol functional group, a prodrug can be formed by the replacement of the hydrogen atom of the alcohol group with a group such as, for example, (C₁-C₆)alkanoyloxymethyl, 1-((C₁-C₆)alkanoyloxy)ethyl, 1-methyl-1-((C₁-C₆)alkanoyloxy)ethyl, (C₁-C₆)alkoxycarbonyloxymethyl, N—(C₁-C₆)alkoxycarbonylaminomethyl, succinoyl, (C₁-C₆)alkanoyl, α-amino(C₁-C₄)alkanyl, arylacyl and α-aminoacyl, or α-aminoacyl-α-aminoacyl, where each α-aminoacyl group is independently selected from the naturally occurring L-amino acids, P(O)(OH)₂, —P(O)(O(C₁-C₆)alkyl)₂ or glycosyl (the radical resulting from the removal of a hydroxyl group of the hemiacetal form of a carbohydrate), and the like.

If a compound of Formula (I) incorporates an amine functional group, a prodrug can be formed by the replacement of a hydrogen atom in the amine group with a group such as, for example, R-carbonyl, RO-carbonyl, NRR′-carbonyl where R and R′ are each independently (C₁-C₁₀)alkyl, (C₃-C₇) cycloalkyl, benzyl, or R-carbonyl is a natural α-aminoacyl or natural α-aminoacyl, —C(OH)C(O)OY¹ wherein Y¹ is H, (C₁-C₆)alkyl or benzyl, —C(OY²)Y³ wherein Y² is (C₁-C₄)alkyl and Y³ is (C₁-C₆)alkyl, carboxy (C₁-C₆)alkyl, amino(C₁-C₄)alkyl or mono-Nor di-N,N—(C₁-C₆)alkylaminoalkyl, —C(Y⁴)Y⁵ wherein Y⁴ is H or methyl and Y⁵ is mono-N— or di-N,N—(C₁-C₆)alkylamino morpholino, piperidin-1-yl or pyrrolidin-1-yl, and the like.

“Solvate” means a physical association of a compound of this invention with one or more solvent molecules. This physical association involves varying degrees of ionic and covalent bonding, including hydrogen bonding. In certain instances the solvate will be capable of isolation, for example when one or more solvent molecules are incorporated in the crystal lattice of the crystalline solid. “Solvate” encompasses both solution-phase and isolatable solvates. Non-limiting examples of suitable solvates include ethanolates, methanolates, and the like. “Hydrate” is a solvate wherein the solvent molecule is H₂O.

“Effective amount” or “therapeutically effective amount” is meant to describe an amount of compound or a composition of the present invention effective in inhibiting TACE, the production of TNF-α, MMPs, ADAMS or any combination thereof and thus producing the desired therapeutic, ameliorative, inhibitory or preventative effect.

The compounds of Formula I can form salts which are also within the scope of this invention. Reference to a compound of Formula I herein is understood to include reference to salts thereof, unless otherwise indicated. The term “salt(s)”, as employed herein, denotes acidic salts formed with inorganic and/or organic acids, as well as basic salts formed with inorganic and/or organic bases. In addition, when a compound of Formula I contains both a basic moiety, such as, but not limited to a pyridine or imidazole, and an acidic moiety, such as, but not limited to a carboxylic acid, zwitterions (“inner salts”) may be formed and are included within the term “salt(s)” as used herein. Pharmaceutically acceptable (i.e., non-toxic, physiologically acceptable) salts are preferred, although other salts are also useful. Salts of the compounds of the Formula I may be formed, for example, by reacting a compound of Formula I with an amount of acid or base, such as an equivalent amount, in a medium such as one in which the salt precipitates or in an aqueous medium followed by lyophilization.

Exemplary acid addition salts include acetates, ascorbates, benzoates, benzenesulfonates, bisulfates, borates, butyrates, citrates, camphorates, camphorsulfonates, fumarates, hydrochlorides, hydrobromides, hydroiodides, lactates, maleates, methanesulfonates, naphthalenesulfonates, nitrates, oxalates, phosphates, propionates, salicylates, succinates, sulfates, tartarates, thiocyanates, toluenesulfonates (also known as tosylates,) and the like. Additionally, acids which are generally considered suitable for the formation of pharmaceutically useful salts from basic pharmaceutical compounds are discussed, for example, by P. Stahl et al, Camille G. (eds.) Handbook of Pharmaceutical Salts. Properties, Selection and Use. (2002) Zurich: Wiley-VCH; S. Berge et al, Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences (1977) 66(1) 1-19; P. Gould, International J. of Pharmaceutics (1986) 33 201-217; Anderson et al, The Practice of Medicinal Chemistry (1996), Academic Press, New York; and in The Orange Book (Food & Drug Administration, Washington, D.C. on their website). These disclosures are incorporated herein by reference thereto.

Exemplary basic salts include ammonium salts, alkali metal salts such as sodium, lithium, and potassium salts, alkaline earth metal salts such as calcium and magnesium salts, salts with organic bases (for example, organic amines) such as dicyclohexylamines, t-butyl amines, and salts with amino acids such as arginine, lysine and the like. Basic nitrogen-containing groups may be quarternized with agents such as lower alkyl halides (e.g. methyl, ethyl, and butyl chlorides, bromides and iodides), dialkyl sulfates (e.g. dimethyl, diethyl, and dibutyl sulfates), long chain halides (e.g. decyl, lauryl, and stearyl chlorides, bromides and iodides), aralkyl halides (e.g. benzyl and phenethyl bromides), and others.

All such acid salts and base salts are intended to be pharmaceutically acceptable salts within the scope of the invention and all acid and base salts are considered equivalent to the free forms of the corresponding compounds for purposes of the invention.

Compounds of Formula I, and salts, solvates and prodrugs thereof, may exist in their tautomeric form (for example, as an amide or imino ether). All such tautomeric forms are contemplated herein as part of the present invention.

All stereoisomers (for example, geometric isomers, optical isomers and the like) of the present compounds (including those of the salts, solvates and prodrugs of the compounds as well as the salts and solvates of the prodrugs), such as those which may exist due to asymmetric carbons on various substituents, including enantiomeric forms (which may exist even in the absence of asymmetric carbons), rotameric forms, atropisomers, and diastereomeric forms, are contemplated within the scope of this invention, as are positional isomers (such as, for example, 4-pyridyl and 3-pyridyl). Individual stereoisomers of the compounds of the invention may, for example, be substantially free of other isomers, or may be admixed, for example, as racemates or with all other, or other selected, stereoisomers. The chiral centers of the present invention can have the S or R configuration as defined by the IUPAC 1974 Recommendations. The use of the terms “salt”, “solvate” “prodrug” and the like, is intended to equally apply to the salt, solvate and prodrug of enantiomers, stereoisomers, rotamers, tautomers, positional isomers, racemates or prodrugs of the inventive compounds.

Polymorphic forms of the compounds of Formula I, and of the salts, solvates and prodrugs of the compounds of Formula I, are intended to be included in the present invention.

The compounds according to the invention have pharmacological properties; in particular, the compounds of Formula I can be inhibitors of TACE, TNF-α and/or MMP activity.

In one aspect, the invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising as an active ingredient at least one compound of formula (I).

In another aspect, the invention provides a pharmaceutical composition of formula (I) additionally comprising at least one pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method of treating disorders associated with TACE, TNF-α, MMPs, ADAMs or any combination thereof, said method comprising administering to a patient in need of such treatment a pharmaceutical composition which comprises therapeutically effective amounts of at least one compound of formula (I).

In another aspect, the invention provides a use of a compound of formula (I) for the manufacture of a medicament to treat disorders associated with TACE, TNF-α, MMPs, ADAMs or any combination thereof.

The compounds of Formula I can have anti-inflammatory activity and/or immunomodulatory activity and can be useful in the treatment of diseases including but not limited to septic shock, haemodynamic shock, sepsis syndrome, post ischaemic reperfusion injury, malaria, mycobacterial infection, meningitis, psoriasis, congestive heart failure, fibrotic diseases, cachexia, graft rejection, cancers such as cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, diseases involving angiogenesis, autoimmune diseases, skin inflammatory diseases, inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's disease and colitis, OA and RA, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, adult Still's disease, ureitis, Wegener's granulomatosis, Behcehe disease, Sjogren's syndrome, sarcoidosis, polymyositis, dermatomyositis, multiple sclerosis, sciatica, complex regional pain syndrome, radiation damage, hyperoxic alveolar injury, periodontal disease, HIV, non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, systemic lupus erythematosus, glaucoma, sarcoidosis, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, retinal disease, scleroderma, osteoporosis, renal ischemia, myocardial infarction, cerebral stroke, cerebral ischemia, nephritis, hepatitis, glomerulonephritis, cryptogenic fibrosing aveolitis, psoriasis, transplant rejection, atopic dermatitis, vasculitis, allergy, seasonal allergic rhinitis, reversible airway obstruction, adult respiratory distress syndrome, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and/or bronchitis. It is contemplated that a compound of this invention may be useful in treating one or more of the diseases listed.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method of preparing a pharmaceutical composition for treating the disorders associated with TACE, TNF-α, MMPs, ADAMs or any combination thereof, said method comprising bringing into intimate contact at least one compound of formula (I) and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In another aspect, the invention provides a compound of formula (I) exhibiting TACE, TNF-α, MMPs, ADAMs or any combination thereof inhibitory activity, including enantiomers, stereoisomers and tautomers of said compound, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, or solvates of said compound, said compound being selected from the compounds of structures listed in Table A set forth above.

In another aspect, the invention provides a pharmaceutical composition for treating disorders associated with TACE, TNF-α, MMP, ADAM or any combination thereof in a subject comprising, administering to the subject in need of such treatment a therapeutically effective amount of at least one compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, ester or isomer thereof.

In another aspect, the invention provides a compound of formula (I) in purified form.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a condition or disease mediated by TACE, MMPs, TNF-α, aggrecanase, or any combination thereof in a subject comprising: administering to the subject in need of such treatment a therapeutically effective amount of at least one compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, ester or isomer thereof.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a condition or disease selected from the group consisting of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, periodontitis, gingivitis, corneal ulceration, solid tumor growth and tumor invasion by secondary metastases, neovascular glaucoma, inflammatory bowel disease, multiple sclerosis and psoriasis in a subject, comprising: administering to the subject in need of such treatment a therapeutically effective amount of at least one compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, ester, or isomer thereof.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a condition or disease selected from the group consisting of fever, cardiovascular conditions, hemorrhage, coagulation, cachexia, anorexia, alcoholism, acute phase response, acute infection, shock, graft versus host reaction, autoimmune disease and HIV infection in a subject comprising administering to the subject in need of such treatment a therapeutically effective amount of at least one compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, ester, or isomer thereof.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a condition or disease selected from the group consisting of septic shock, haemodynamic shock, sepsis syndrome, post ischaemic reperfusion injury, malaria, mycobacterial infection, meningitis, psoriasis, congestive heart failure, fibrotic diseases, cachexia, graft rejection, cancers such as cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, diseases involving angiogenesis, autoimmune diseases, skin inflammatory diseases, inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's disease and colitis, osteo and rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, adult Still's disease, ureitis, Wegener's granulomatosis, Behcehe disease, Sjogren's syndrome, sarcoidosis, polymyositis, dermatomyositis, multiple sclerosis, sciatica, complex regional pain syndrome, radiation damage, hyperoxic alveolar injury, periodontal disease, HIV, non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, systemic lupus erythematosus, glaucoma, sarcoidosis, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, retinal disease, scleroderma, osteoporosis, renal ischemia, myocardial infarction, cerebral stroke, cerebral ischemia, nephritis, hepatitis, glomerulonephritis, cryptogenic fibrosing aveolitis, psoriasis, transplant rejection, atopic dermatitis, vasculitis, allergy, seasonal allergic rhinitis, reversible airway obstruction, adult respiratory distress syndrome, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and bronchitis in a subject comprising administering to the subject in need of such treatment a therapeutically effective amount of at least one compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, ester or isomer thereof.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a condition or disease associated with COPD, comprising: administering to the subject in need of such treatment a therapeutically effective amount of at least one compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, ester, or isomer thereof.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a condition or disease associated with rheumatoid arthritis, comprising: administering to the subject in need of such treatment a therapeutically effective amount of at least one compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, ester or isomer thereof.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a condition or disease associated with Crohn's disease, comprising: administering to the subject in need of such treatment a therapeutically effective amount of at least one compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, ester or isomer thereof.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a condition or disease associated with psoriasis, comprising: administering to the subject in need of such treatment a therapeutically effective amount of at least one compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, ester, or isomer thereof.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a condition or disease associated with ankylosing spondylitis, comprising: administering to the subject in need of such treatment a therapeutically effective amount of at least one compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, ester, or isomer thereof.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a condition or disease associated with sciatica, comprising: administering to the subject in need of such treatment a therapeutically effective amount of at least one compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, ester or isomer thereof.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a condition or disease associated with complex regional pain syndrome, comprising: administering to the subject in need of such treatment a therapeutically effective amount of at least one compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate or isomer thereof.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a condition or disease associated with psoriatic arthritis, comprising: administering to the subject in need of such treatment a therapeutically effective amount of at least one compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, ester or isomer thereof.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a condition or disease associated with multiple sclerosis, comprising: administering to the subject in need of such treatment a therapeutically effective amount of at least one compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, ester or isomer thereof, in combination with a compound selected from the group consisting of Avonex®, Betaseron, Copaxone or other compounds indicated for the treatment of multiple sclerosis.

Additionally, a compound of the present invention may be co-administered or used in combination with disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDS) such as methotrexate, azathioprine, leflunomide, pencillinamine, gold salts, mycophenolate mofetil, cyclophosphamide and other similar drugs. They may also be co-administered with or used in combination with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as piroxicam, naproxen, indomethacin, ibuprofen and the like; cycloxygenase-2 selective (COX-2) inhibitors such as Vioxx® and Celebrex®; immunosuppressives such as steroids, cyclosporin, Tacrolimus, rapamycin and the like; biological response modifiers (BRMs) such as Enbrel®, Remicade®, IL-1 antagonists, anti-CD40, anti-CD28, IL-10, anti-adhesion molecules and the like; and other anti-inflammatory agents such as p38 kinase inhibitors, PDE4 inhibitors, other chemically different TACE inhibitors, chemokine receptor antagonists, Thalidomide and other small molecule inhibitors of pro-inflammatory cytokine production.

Also, a compound of the present invention may be co-administered or used in combination with an H1 antagonist for the treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis and/or asthma. Suitable H1 antagonists may be, for example, Claritin®, Clarinex®, Allegra®, or Zyrtec®.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a condition or disease mediated by TACE, MMPs, TNF-α, aggrecanase, or any combination thereof in a subject comprising: administering to the subject in need of such treatment a therapeutically effective amount of at least one compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, ester or isomer thereof in combination with a therapeutically effective amount of at least one medicament selected from the group consisting of disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDS), NSAIDs, COX-2 inhibitors, COX-1 inhibitors, immunosuppressives, biological response modifiers (BRMs), anti-inflammatory agents and H1 antagonists.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a condition or disease selected from the group consisting of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, periodontitis, gingivitis, corneal ulceration, solid tumor growth and tumor invasion by secondary metastases, neovascular glaucoma, inflammatory bowel disease, multiple sclerosis and psoriasis in a subject, comprising: administering to the subject in need of such treatment a therapeutically effective amount of at least one compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, ester or isomer thereof in combination with a therapeutically effective amount of at least one medicament selected from the group consisting of DMARDS, NSAIDs, COX-2 inhibitors, COX-1 inhibitors, immunosuppressives, BRMs, anti-inflammatory agents and H1 antagonists.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a condition or disease selected from the group consisting of septic shock, haemodynamic shock, sepsis syndrome, post ischaemic reperfusion injury, malaria, mycobacterial infection, meningitis, psoriasis, congestive heart failure, fibrotic diseases, cachexia, graft rejection, cancers such as cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, diseases involving angiogenesis, autoimmune diseases, skin inflammatory diseases, inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's disease and colitis, osteo and rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, adult Still's disease, ureitis, Wegener's granulomatosis, Behcehe disease, Sjogren's syndrome, sarcoidosis, polymyositis, dermatomyositis, multiple sclerosis, sciatica, complex regional pain syndrome, radiation damage, hyperoxic alveolar injury, periodontal disease, HIV, non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, systemic lupus erythematosus, glaucoma, sarcoidosis, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, retinal disease, scleroderma, osteoporosis, renal ischemia, myocardial infarction, cerebral stroke, cerebral ischemia, nephritis, hepatitis, glomerulonephritis, cryptogenic fibrosing aveolitis, psoriasis, transplant rejection, atopic dermatitis, vasculitis, allergy, seasonal allergic rhinitis, reversible airway obstruction, adult respiratory distress syndrome, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and bronchitis in a subject comprising administering to the subject in need of such treatment a therapeutically effective amount of at least one compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, ester or isomer thereof in combination with a therapeutically effective amount of at least one medicament selected from the group consisting of DMARDS, NSAIDs, COX-2 inhibitors, COX-1 inhibitors, immunosuppressives, BRMs, anti-inflammatory agents and H1 antagonists.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method for treating RA comprising administering a compound of the formula I in combination with compound selected from the class consisting of a COX-2 inhibitor e.g. Celebrex® or Vioxx®; a COX-1 inhibitor e.g. Feldene®; an immunosuppressive e.g. methotrexate or cyclosporin; a steroid e.g. β-methasone; and anti-TNF-α compound, e.g. Enbrel® or Remicade®; a PDE IV inhibitor, or other classes of compounds indicated for the treatment of RA.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method for treating multiple sclerosis comprising administering a compound of the formula I in combination with a compound selected from the group consisting of Avonex®, Betaseron, Copaxone or other compounds indicated for the treatment of multiple sclerosis.

TACE activity is determined by a kinetic assay measuring the rate of increase in fluorescent intensity generated by TACE catalyzed cleavage of an internally quenched peptide substrate (SPDL-3). The purified catalytic domain of recombinant human TACE (rhTACEc, Residue 215 to 477 with two mutation (S266A and N452Q) and a 6×His tail) is used in the assay. It is purified from the baculovirus/Hi5 cells expression system using affinity chromatography. The substrate SPDL-3 is an internally quenched peptide (MCA-Pro-Leu-Ala-Gln-Ala-Val-Arg-Ser-Ser-Ser-Dpa-Arg-NH2), with its sequence derived from the pro-TNFα cleavage site. MCA is (7-Methoxycoumarin-4-yl)acetyl. Dpa is N-3-(2,4-Dinitrophenyl)-L-2,3-diaminopropionyl.

A 50 μl assay mixture contains 20 mM HEPES, pH 7.3, 5 mM CaCl₂, 100 μM ZnCl₂, 2% DMSO, 0.04% Methylcellulose, 30 μM SPDL-3, 70 pM rhTACEc and a test compound. RhTACEc is pre-incubated with the testing compound for 90 min. at 25° C. Reaction is started by addition of the substrate. The fluorescent intensity (excitation at 320 nm, emission at 405 nm) was measured every 45 seconds for 30 min. using a fluorospectrometer (GEMINI XS, Molecular Devices). Rate of enzymatic reaction is shown as Units per second. Effect of a test compound is shown as % of TACE activity in the absence of the compound.

Useful compounds for TACE inhibitory activity can exhibit K_(i) values of less than about 1000 nm, preferably about 0.01 nm to about 1000 nm, more preferably about 0.1 nm to about 100 nm, and most preferably less than about 15 nm. The TACE inhibitory activity (Ki values) of some representative compounds of the present invention are listed in the “EXAMPLES” section hereinbelow.

The pharmaceutical compositions containing the active ingredient may be in a form suitable for oral use, for example, as tablets, lozenges, aqueous or oily suspensions, dispersible powders or granules, emulsions, hard or soft capsules, or syrups or elixirs. Compositions intended for oral use may be prepared according to any method known to the art for the manufacture of pharmaceutical compositions and such compositions may contain one or more agents selected from the group consisting of sweetening agents, flavoring agents, coloring agents and preserving agents in order to provide pharmaceutically elegant and palatable preparations. Tablets contain the active ingredient in admixture with non-toxic pharmaceutically acceptable excipients that are suitable for the manufacture of tablets. These excipients may be for example, inert diluents, such as calcium carbonate, sodium carbonate, lactose, calcium phosphate or sodium phosphate; granulating and disintegrating agents, for example, corn starch, or alginic acid; binding agents, for example starch, gelatin or acacia, and lubricating agents, for example magnesium stearate, stearic acid or talc. The tablets may be uncoated or they may be coated by known techniques to delay disintegration and absorption in the gastrointestinal tract and thereby provide a sustained action over a longer period. For example, a time delay material such as glyceryl monostearate or glyceryl distearate may be employed. They may also be coated by the technique described in the U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,256,108; 4,166,452; and 4,265,874 to form osmotic therapeutic tablets for controlled release.

The term pharmaceutical composition is also intended to encompass both the bulk composition and individual dosage units comprised of more than one (e.g., two) pharmaceutically active agents such as, for example, a compound of the present invention and an additional agent selected from the lists of the additional agents described herein, along with any pharmaceutically inactive excipients. The bulk composition and each individual dosage unit can contain fixed amounts of the afore-said “more than one pharmaceutically active agents”. The bulk composition is material that has not yet been formed into individual dosage units. An illustrative dosage unit is an oral dosage unit such as tablets, pills and the like. Similarly, the herein-described method of treating a patient by administering a pharmaceutical composition of the present invention is also intended to encompass the administration of the afore-said bulk composition and individual dosage units.

Formulations for oral use may also be presented as hard gelatin capsules wherein the active ingredients is mixed with an inert solid diluent, for example, calcium carbonate, calcium phosphate or kaolin, or a soft gelatin capsules where in the active ingredient is mixed with water or an oil medium, for example peanut oil, liquid paraffin or olive oil.

Aqueous suspensions contain the active material in admixture with excipients suitable for the manufacture of aqueous suspensions. Such excipients are suspending agents, for example, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, methylcellulose, hydroxypropyl methyl-cellulose, sodium alginate, polyvinyl-pyrrolidone, gum tragacanth and gum acacia; dispersing or wetting agents may be a naturally-occurring phosphatide, for example, lecithin, or condensation products of an alkylene oxide with fatty acids, for example polyoxyethylene stearate, or condensation products of ethylene oxide with long chain aliphatic alcohols, for example, heptadecaethylene-oxycetanol, or condensation products of ethylene oxide with partial esters derived from fatty acids and a hexitol such as polyoxyethylene sorbitol monooleate, or condensation products of ethylene oxide with partial esters derived from fatty acids and hexitol anhydrides, for example, polyethylene sorbitan monooleate. The aqueous suspensions may also contain one or more preservatives, for example, ethyl or n-propyl, p-hydroxybenzoate, one or more coloring agents, one or more flavoring agents, and one or more sweetening agents, such as sucrose, saccharin or aspartame.

Oily suspensions may be formulated by suspending the active ingredient in a vegetable oil, for example, arachis oil, olive oil, sesame oil or coconut oil, or in mineral oil such as liquid paraffin. The oily suspensions may contain a thickening agent, for example, beeswax, hard paraffin or cetyl alcohol. Sweetening agents such as those set forth above, and flavoring agents may be added to provide a palatable oral preparation. These compositions may be preserved by the addition of an anti-oxidant such as ascorbic acid.

Dispersible powders and granules suitable for preparation of an aqueous suspension by the addition of water provide the active ingredient in admixture with a dispersing or wetting agent, suspending agent and one or more preservatives. Suitable dispersing or wetting agents and suspending agents are exemplified by those already mentioned above. Additional excipients, e.g., sweetening, flavoring and coloring agents, may also be present.

The pharmaceutical compositions of the invention may also be in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion. The oily phase may be a vegetable oil, e.g., olive oil or arachis oil, or a mineral oil, e.g., liquid paraffin or mixtures of these. Suitable emulsifying agents may be naturally-occurring phosphatides, e.g., soy beans, lecithin, and esters or partial esters derived from fatty acids and hexitol anhydrides, for example, sorbitan monooleate, and condensation products of the said partial esters with ethylene oxide, e.g., polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate. The emulsions may also contain sweetening and flavoring agents.

Syrups and elixirs may be formulated with sweetening agents, for example, glycerol, propylene glycol, sorbitol or sucrose. Such formulations may also contain a demulcent, a preservative and flavoring and coloring agents.

The pharmaceutical compositions may be in the form of a sterile injectable aqueous or oleagenous suspension. This suspension may be formulated according to the known art using those suitable dispersing or wetting agents and suspending agents which have been mentioned above. The sterile injectable preparation may also be a sterile injectable solution or suspension in a non-toxic parenterally-acceptable diluent or solvent, e.g., as a solution in 1,3-butane diol. Among the acceptable vehicles and solvents that may be employed are water, Ringer's solution and isotonic sodium chloride solution. In addition, sterile fixed oils are conventionally employed as a solvent or suspending medium. For this purpose any bland fixed oil may be employed including synthetic mono- or diglycerides. In addition, fatty acids such as oleic acid find use in the preparation of injectables.

Compounds of the invention may also be administered in the form of suppositories for rectal administration of the drug. The compositions can be prepared by mixing the drug with a suitable non-irritating excipient which is solid at ordinary temperatures but liquid at the rectal temperature and will therefore melt in the rectum to release the drug. Such materials are cocoa butter and polyethylene glycols.

For topical use, creams, ointments, jellies, solutions or suspensions, etc., containing the compounds of the invention are employed. (For purposes of this application, topical application shall include mouthwashes and gargles.)

The compounds for the present invention can be administered in the intranasal form via topical use of suitable intranasal vehicles, or via transdermal routes, using those forms of transdermal skin patches well known to those of ordinary skill in the art. To be administered in the form of a transdermal delivery system, the dosage administration will, of course, be continuous rather than intermittent throughout the dosage regimen. Compounds of the present invention may also be delivered as a suppository employing bases such as cocoa butter, glycerinated gelatin, hydrogenated vegetable oils, mixtures of polyethylene glycols of various molecular weights and fatty acid esters of polyethylene glycol.

The dosage regimen utilizing the compounds of the present invention is selected in accordance with a variety of factors including type, species, weight, sex and medical condition of the patient; the severity of the condition to be treated; the route of administration; the renal and hepatic function of the patient; and the particular compound thereof employed. A physician or veterinarian of ordinary skill can readily determine and prescribe the effective amount of the drug required to prevent, counter, arrest or reverse the progress of the condition. Optimal precision in achieving concentration of drug within the range that yields efficacy without toxicity requires a regimen based on the kinetics of the drug's availability to target sites. This involves a consideration of the distribution, equilibrium, and elimination of a drug. Preferably, doses of the compound of Formula I useful in the method of the present invention range from 0.01 to 1000 mg per day. More preferably, dosages range from 0.1 to 1000 mg/day. Most preferably, dosages range from 0.1 to 500 mg/day. For oral administration, the compositions are preferably provided in the form of tablets containing 0.01 to 1000 milligrams of the active ingredient, particularly 0.01, 0.05, 0.1, 0.5, 1.0, 2.5, 5.0, 10.0, 15.0, 25.0, 50.0, 100 and 500 milligrams of the active ingredient for the symptomatic adjustment of the dosage to the patient to be treated. An effective amount of the drug is ordinarily supplied at a dosage level of from about 0.0002 mg/kg to about 50 mg/kg of body weight per day. The range is more particularly from about 0.001 mg/kg to 1 mg/kg of body weight per day.

Advantageously, the active agent of the present invention may be administered in a single daily dose, or the total daily dosage may be administered in dividend doses of two, three or four time daily.

The amount of active ingredient that may be combined with the carrier materials to produce single dosage form will vary depending upon the host treated and the particular mode of administration.

It will be understood, however, that the specific dose level for any particular patient will depend upon a variety of factors including the age, body weight, general health, sex, diet, time of administration, route or administration, rate of excretion, drug combination and the severity of the particular disease undergoing therapy.

The compounds of the invention may be produced by processes known to those skilled in the art and as shown in the following reaction schemes and in the preparations and examples described below.

EXAMPLES

The following abbreviations are used in the procedures and schemes:

-   ACN Acetonitrile -   AcOH Acetic acid -   Aq Aqueous -   BOC tert-Butoxycarbonyl -   BOC-ON [2-(tert-butoxycarbonyloxyimino)-2-phenylacetonitril] -   BOC₂O BOC Anhydride -   C degrees Celsius -   CBZCl Benzyl chloroformate -   DBU 1,8-Diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene -   DCM Dichloromethane -   DEAD Diethyl azodicarboxylate -   (DHQ)2PHAL Hydroquinine 1,4-phthalazinediyl diether -   DIAD Diisopropylazodicarboxylate -   DIPEA Diisopropylethylamine -   DMA N,N-Dimethylacetamide -   DMAP 4-Dimethylaminopyridine -   DME Dimethoxyethane -   DMF Dimethylformamide -   DMFDMA N,N-Dimethylformamide dimethylacetal -   DMPU 1,3-Dimethyl-3,4,5,6-tetrahydro-2(1 h)-pyrimidinone -   DMSO Dimethyl sulfoxide -   EDCI 1-(3-Dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride -   EI Electron ionization -   Eq Equivalents -   EtOAc Ethyl acetate -   EtOH Ethanol -   g grams -   h. hours -   ¹H proton -   HATU N,N,N′,N′-Tetramethyl-O-(7-Azabenzotriazol-1-yl)Uronium     hexafluorophosphate -   Hex hexanes -   HOBT 1-Hydroxybenzotriazole -   HPLC High pressure liquid chromatography -   LAH Lithium aluminum hydride -   LDA Lithium diisopropylamide -   M Molar -   mmol milimolar -   mCPBA meta-Chloroperoxybenzoic acid -   Me Methyl -   MeCN Acetonitrile -   MeOH Methanol -   min Minutes -   mg Milligrams -   MHZ Megahertz -   mL Milliliter -   MPLC Medium Pressure Liquid Chromatography -   NMR Nuclear Magnetic Resonance -   MS Mass Spectroscopy -   NBS N-Bromosuccinimide -   NMM N-Methylmorpholine -   NMP 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidone -   ON Overnight -   PCC Pyridinium Chlorochromate -   PTLC Preparative thin layer chromatography -   PyBrOP Bromo-tris-pyrrolidino-phosphonium hexafluorophosphate -   Pyr Pyridine -   RT Room temperature -   sgc Silica gel 60 chromatography -   tBOC tert-Butoxycarbonyl -   TACE TNF-alpha converting enzyme -   TEA Triethylamine -   TFA Trifluoroacetic acid -   THF Tetrahydrofuran -   TLC Thin layer chromatography

NMR spectra were acquired on the following instruments: 400 MHZ NMR (Bruker), 500 MHZ NMR (Bruker), 400 MHz NMR (Varian), 300 MHZ NMR (Varian) using CD₃OD, CDCl₃ or DMSO-d₆ as solvents. LC-MS data were obtained using a PESciex API 150EX quadropole mass spectrometer using electroscopy ionization.

Purification via reverse phase chromatography (Gilson) was accomplished using a C18 reverse phase column with a gradient of (0.1% formic acid) 5:95 to 90:10 acetonitrile:water, at a flow rate of 14 mL/min. Samples were collected using UV detection. Alternatively an ISCO Companion with (0.1% formic acid) 5:95 to 95:5 acetonitrile:water, at a flow rate=10-55 mL/min.

Normal phase silica gel chromatography was either accomplished on a Biotage instrument using a 60 Å 12/M, 25/M, or 40/M flash cartridges, or on a Jones Flash Master Personal instrument using Isolute flash Si 5 g, 10 g, 20 g, 50 g, or 70 g cartridges.

The compounds of formula (I) may be produced by processes known to those skilled in the art and as shown in the following reaction schemes and in the preparations and examples described below. These preparations and examples should not be construed to limit the scope of the disclosure. Alternate mechanistic pathways and analogous structures may be apparent to those skilled in the art. Some of the compounds made by these processes are listed in the tables below. All kinds of isomeric forms of the compounds are considered to be within the scope of this invention.

SYNTHETIC ROUTES AND EXAMPLES Example 1

General Procedures for Example 1:

In step 1, Compound 1A (either commercially available, or prepared by a procedure similar to that described by Abdalla, G. M. and Sowell, J. W. Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry, 1987, 24(2), 297-301) was treated with one equivalent of Di-tert-butyl dicarbonate in polar solvent, such as DMF, for 30 minutes to 12 hours. The solvent was removed and compound 1B could be used without further purification or purified by silica gel chromatography.

In step 2, compound 1B was reacted with potassium cyanide and ammonium carbonate in appropriated alcohol and water solution, at 50° C. to 90° C., for 5 hours to 48 hours. After cooling down, water was added and compound 1C could be collected by filtration.

In step 3, compound 1C was stirred with 2 to 20 equivalents of hydrogen chloride in methanol for 5 to 48 hours. After ethyl ether was added, compound 1D could be collected by filtration.

Example 2

Step 1

Compound 2A (Abdalla, G. M. and Sowell, J. W. Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry, 1987, 24(2), 297-301) (Hydrochloride salt, 8.60 g, 45.4 mmol), triethyl amine (19.0 mL, 136 mmol), and di-tert-butyl dicarbonate (11.9 g, 54.4 mmol) were stirred in methylene chloride (100 mL) at 25° C. for 16 hours. Saturated aqueous NaHCO₃ (150 mL) was added. The aqueous layer was extracted with CH₂Cl₂ (100 mL) twice. The organic phase was washed with brine (100 mL) and dried over Na₂SO₄. The solvent was removed by rotary evaporator to give compound 2B which was used without further purification.

Step 2

Compound 2B (9.06 g, 35.8 mmol), KCN (3.49 g, 53.7 mmol), and (NH₄)₂CO₃ (12.0 g, 125.2 mmol) were suspended in a mixture of EtOH (35 mL) and water (35 mL). The solution was stirred at 70° C. for three days. After cooling down, water (35 mL) was added. The solid was filtered and washed with water three times. The solid was dried under vacuum at 40° C. for 16 hours to give compound 2C (7.9 g, 68%).

Step 3

Compound 2C (4.0 g) was suspended in methanol (50 mL) and HCl (4M in dioxane, 20 mL) was added. The solution was stirred at 25° C. for 3 hours. Ethyl ether (50 ml) was added. The solid was filtered, washed with ethyl ether twice, and dried under vacuum for 12 hours to give compound 2D (2.7 g, 84%).

The following intermediates were prepared as described in Examples 1 and 2.

Example 3

General Procedures for Example 3

In step 1,5-Hydroxy-2-nitro-benzoic acid (compound 3A) was dissolved in a suitable solvent, such as DMF, and reacted with an alkyl chloride or alkyl bromide in the presence of cesium carbonate at room temperature for 2 to 16′ hours. Water and EtOAc were added. The organic phase was washed by water 1 to 5 times to remove DMF. The organic phase was washed with brine, dried, concentrated to give the crude product (compound 3B) which was used without further purification.

In step 2, compound 3B was dissolved in dioxane/water (3:1) and treated with lithium hydroxide at room temperature for 3 to 6 hours. The solution was made acidic by addition of 1N HCl solution and extracted with EtOAc. The products (compound 3C) were either used without further purification or purified by chromatography depending on the boiling point of the alcohol side products.

In step 3, compound 3C was dissolved in a suitable solvent, such as DMF, and coupled with compound 3D using EDCI and HOBT at room temperature overnight. After an aqueous/EtOAc work up, the product (compound 3E) was isolated by chromatography.

In step 4, compound 3E was suspended in MeOH/water (1:1) under N₂ atmosphere. NaOH and Zinc powder were added and the reaction mixture was stirred at 70° C. to 80° C. for 8 to 24 hours. After cooling to room temperature, the solution was adjusted to pH=6-7 with 1N HCl solution. The product (compound 3F) was extracted with EtOAc and purified by reverse phase HPLC.

Example 4

Step 3

A 25 mL flask was charged with compound 4C (331 mg, 1.68 mmol), compound 4D (Stratford, E. S, and Curley, R. W. Jr, J. Med. Chem. 1983, 26, 1463-1469) (200 mg, 1.4 mmol), EDCI (403 mg, 2.1 mmol), HOBT (227 mg, 1.68 mmol), NMM (0.46 mL, 4.2 mmol), and DMF (7 mL). The solution was stirred at room temperature overnight. Saturated aqueous NaHCO₃ (30 mL) and EtOAc (50 mL) were added. The organic phase was separated and washed with water (20 mL) and brine (20 mL), then dried over Na₂SO₄. The solvent was evaporated and the crude product was isolated by silica gel chromatography (CH₂Cl₂/MeOH/NH₄OH 20:1:0.1 to 10:1:0.1) to give compound 4E (201 mg, 45%).

Step 4

To a 10 mL flask was added compound 4E (50 mg, 0.155 mmol), NaOH (25 mg, 0.62 mmol), Zinc powder (62 mg, 0.47 mmol), MeOH (0.5 mL), and water (0.5 mL). The solution was stirred at 75° C. for 16 hours. After cooling to room temperature, solid was removed by filtration. The filtrate was adjusted to pH=5 by adding 2N HCl. The aqueous phase was extracted by EtOAc (10 mL). The organic solution was dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated. The product was isolated by silica gel chromatography (CH₂Cl₂/MeOH/NH₄OH, 40:1:0.1 to 20:1:0.1 to 10:1:0.1) to give compound 4F 6.5 mg (14%).

Example 5

Step 1

Compound 5A (1.33 g, 7.26 mmol), benzyl bromide (2.73 g, 16.0 mmol), and Cs₂CO₃ (7.1 g, 22.0 mmol) were mixed in DMF (30 mL) and stirred at room temperature overnight. Saturated aqueous NaHCO₃ (100 mL) was added and the aqueous phase was extracted with EtOAc (100 mL) twice. The combined organic phases were washed with brine (50 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered, and concentrated by rotary evaporator. The product was isolated by silica gel chromatography (Hexane/EtOAc: 10:1 to 5:1) to give compound SB (2.25 g, 89%).

Step 2

Compound 5B (2.25 g, 6.44 mmol) was dissolved in dioxane/water (3:1, 35 mL) and LiOH (810 mg, 19.3 mmol) was added. The solution was stirred at room temperature for 3 hours. Water (30 mL) was added followed by addition of 2N HCl (30 mL). The aqueous phase was extracted with EtOAc (50 mL) three times. The organic phase was washed with brine, dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered, and concentrated by rotary evaporator. The crude product was purified by silica gel chromatography (CH₂Cl₂/MeOH/HCO₂H: 40:1:0.1 to 20:1:0.1) to give compound 5C (1.6 g, 91%).

The following compounds were prepared as described in Examples 3-5.

In each of the tables below, those compounds having a Ki value of less than 10 nM (<10 nM) are designated with letter “A”; those with a Ki value of from 10 to less than 100 nM (10-<100 nM) are designated with letter “B”; those with a Ki value of from 100 to 1000 nM are designated with letter “C”; and those with a Ki value of more than 1000 nM (>1000 nM) are designated with letter “D”.

TABLE 1 Compound # Structure Exact Mass Mass Obsvd Ki (nM) 1

290.27 291.1 [M + H]⁺ B 2

366.13 367.1 [M + H]⁺ C 3

304.12 305.0 [M + H]⁺ C 4

352.12 353.1 [M + H]⁺ A 5

382.13 383.1 [M + H]⁺ B

Example 6

General Procedures for Example 6

In step 1,4-Bromo-2-nitro-benzoic acid (compound 6A) was dissolved in a suitable solvent, such as DMF, and reacted with methyl iodide in the presence of cesium carbonate at room temperature for 2-16 hours. Water and EtOAc were added and the organic phase was washed by water 1-5 times to remove DMF. The organic phase was washed with brine, dried, concentrated, and dried to give the crude product (compound 6B) which used without further purification.

In step 2, the methyl ester (compound 6B) was mixed with Pd(OAc)₂, Cs₂CO₃, and an appropriate ligand, such as racemic-2-(Di-t-butylphosphino)-1,1′-binaphthyl. The mixture was placed under vacuum for 1 to 10 minutes to remove oxygen, and refilled with N₂. An alcohol and toluene were added and the solution was stirred at 50° C. to reflux temperature for 12 to 72 hours. After cooling to room temperature, the solid was removed by filtration and the solvent was removed. The product could be purified by chromatography. During this reaction, the methyl ester may be partially converted to the ester of the alcohol used. This side product was also collected and hydrolyzed in the next step.

In step 3, compound 6C was dissolved in Dioxane/water (3:1) and treated with lithium hydroxide at room temperature for 3-6 hours. The solution was made acidic by addition of 1N HCl solution and subjected to aqueous/EtOAc work up. The products (compound 6D) were either used without further purification or purified by chromatography depending on the boiling point of the alcohol side products.

In step 4, compound 6D was dissolved in a suitable solvent, such as DMF, and coupled with compound 6E under EDCI and HOBT conditions at room temperature overnight. After an aqueous/EtOAc work up, the product (compound 6F) could be isolated by chromatography.

In step 5, compound 6F was suspended in MeOH/water (1:1) under N₂ atmosphere. NaOH and zinc powder were added and the reaction mixture was stirred at 70° C. to 80° C. for 8 to 24 hours. After cooling to room temperature, the solution was adjusted to pH=6˜7 with 1N HCl solution. Compound 6G was extracted with EtOAc and isolated by reverse phase HPLC.

Example 7

Step 1

Compound 7A (10.0 g, 40.7 mmol) was dissolved in DMF (100 mL). Cs₂CO₃ (27.0 g, 81.3 mmol) and methyl iodide (7.60 mL, 122.0 mmol) were added. The solution was stirred at room temperature overnight. EtOAc (250 mL) and water (100 mL) were added. The organic phase was separated and washed with water (100 mL) three times and brine (50 mL), then dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered, and concentrated using a rotary evaporator. The product was dried under vacuum to give compound 7B (10.3 g, 97%).

Step 2

Pd(OAc)₂ (43 mg, 0.19 mmol), racemic-2-(di-t-butylphosphino)-1,1′-binaphthyl (92 mg, 0.23 mmol), and Cs₂CO₃ (1.88 g, 5.76 mmol) were placed in a 50 mL flask. The flask was placed under vacuum for 2 minutes and refilled with N₂. Compound 7B (1.00 g, 3.84 mmol) and MeOH (0.311 mL, 7.69 mmol) were dissolved in toluene (10 mL). The resulting solution was added to the above flask by pipette. The reaction mixture was stirred at 70° C. oil bath for 48 hours. After cooling to room temperature, the solid was filtered and the solvent was removed using a rotary evaporator. The product was isolated by silica gel chromatography (Hexane/EtOAc 20:1 to 10:1) to give compound 7C (380 mg, 47%).

Step 3

Compound 7C (380 mg, 1.80 mmol) was dissolved in dioxane/water (3:1, 8 mL) and LiOH (378 mg, 9.0 mmol) was added. The solution was stirred at room temperature for 3 hours. Water (5 mL) was added followed by addition of 2N HCl to adjust the pH=2˜4. The aqueous phase was extracted with EtOAc (10 mL) three times. The organic phase was washed with brine, dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered, and concentrated. The crude product was dried under vacuum to give compound 7D which was used without further purification.

The following compounds were prepared as described in Examples 6-7

TABLE 2 Compound Exact Mass # Structure Mass Obsvd Ki (nM) 6

289.11 291.1 [M + H]⁺ B 7

366.13 367.1 [M + H]⁺ C

Example 8

General Procedure for Example 8

In step 1, Compound 8A was dissolved in a suitable solvent, such as DMF, and reacted with methyl iodide in the presence of cesium carbonate at room temperature for 2-16 hours. Water and EtOAc were added and the organic phase was washed by water 1-5 times to remove DMF. The organic phase was washed with brine, dried, concentrated, and dried to give the crude product (compound 8B) which was used without further purification.

In step 2, when alcohol was used, the reaction was operated in a similar manner as step 2 in example 6. When an aromatic or heterocyclic stannane was used, the reaction was operated in the following manner. The aromatic or heterocyclic stannane was added into a dry flask, followed by addition of the 4-Bromo-2-methyl-benzoic acid methyl ester (compound 8B), a base, such as Cs₂CO₃, K₃PO₄, and a palladium catalyst, such as Pd(PPh₃)₂Cl₂. The flask was placed under vacuum for 1 to 10 minutes to remove oxygen and was refilled with N₂. An appropriate solvent, such as dry CH₃CN, was added and the solution was stirred at 60° C. to reflux temperature overnight to 3 days. The solid was removed by filtration and the solvent was removed. Compound 8C was isolated by chromatography.

In step 3, compound 8C was dissolved in a suitable inert solvent, such as benzene, CCl₄ or α,α,α-Trifluorotoluene. NBS and benzoyl peroxide were added and the solution was stirred at 50° C. to 90° C. for 1 to 24 hours. The solid was filtered and the solvent was removed. The residue was dissolved in ether and washed by water. The ether was removed to afford the compound 8D which was used without further purification.

In step 4, the benzyl bromide (compound 8D) was mixed with hydantoin methyl amine 8E, K₂CO₃, and DMF. The solution was stirred at room temperature for 12 to 24 hours. Then the solid was removed by filtration. The product could be purified by reverse phase HPLC. Compounds 8F and 8G could be obtained in a variable ratio.

Step 5 is used when the compound 8F was isolated in step 4. Compound 8F was dissolved in an appropriate solvent, such as MeOH, and stirred at 50° C. to reflux temperature for 1 to 12 hours. The product could be obtained by removing the solvent by rotary evaporator or purifying via reverse phase chromatography.

Example 9

Step 3

Compound 9C (prepared according to the procedure described by Wyrick, S. D. et al. Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 1987, 30(10), 1798-806) (3.33 g, 18.5 mmol) was dissolved in dry benzene (40 mL). NBS (3.45 g, 19.4 mmol) and benzoyl peroxide (134 mg, 0.55 mmol) were added. The solution was stirred in a 75° C. oil bath for about 2 hours. After cooling down, the solid was filtered and washed with Et₂O (150 mL). The organic solution was then washed with water (50 mL) twice, dried over Na₂SO₄ or MgSO₄, filtered, and concentrated by rotary evaporator. The crude product was dried under vacuum to give compound 9D which was used without further purification. ¹H-NMR appeared to indicate that approximately 75% of this material was compound 9D.

Step 4

Compound 9D (4.62 mmol), Compound 9E (824 mg, 4.62 mmol), and K₂CO₃ (1.28 g, 9.24 mmol) were mixed in DMF (30 mL). The solution was stirred at room temperature for 20 hours. DMF (15 mL) was added and the solid was filtered and washed with DMF. All the DMF solution was combined and concentrated to 25 mL. The resulting solution was applied to reverse phase MPLC (CH₃CN/water, 5% to 90%, containing 0.1% HCO₂H) to give compound 9F (198 mg, 15%).

Example 10

Step 4

Compound 10D (prepared in example 9) (902 mg, 2.07 mmol, factor=0.75), Compound 10E (prepared as described in Example 1, 500 mg, 2.07 mmol), and K₂CO₃ (629 mg, 4.56 mmol) were mixed in DMF (15 mL). The solution was stirred at room temperature for 20 hours. DMF (15 mL) was added and the solid was filtered and washed with DMF. All the DMF solution was combined and concentrated to 20 mL. It was applied to reverse phase MPLC (CH₃CN/water: 5% to 90%, containing 0.1% HCO₂H) to give compound 10F.

Step 5

Compound 10F (prepared in step 4) was dissolved in MeOH (5 mL), stirred at 65° C. for 5 hours, then concentrated to dryness. The compound was suspended in water and dried with lyophilizer to give compound 10G (68.3 mg, 9.4%).

Example 11

Step 2

Compound 11B (500 mg, 2.18 mmol), 2-tributylstannylthiazole (0.97 mL, 2.84 mmol), Pd(PPh₃)₂Cl₂, and dry CH₃CN were stirred under nitrogen at reflux temperature overnight. After cooling to room temperature, the solid was filtered. The product was isolated by silica gel chromatography (Hexane/EtOAc: 20:1 to 10:1 to 5:1) to give compound 11C (480 mg, 94%).

The following compounds were prepared as described in Examples 8-11.

TABLE 3 Compound # Structure Exact Mass Mass Obsvd Ki (nM) 8

289.11 290.1 [M + H]⁺ B 9

351.12 352.1 [M + H]⁺ A 10

337.01 338   [M + H]⁺ 340.1 C 11

369.11 370.1 [M + H]⁺ A 12

357.09 358.1 [M + H]⁺ B 13

342.08 343.1 [M + H]⁺ C 14

427.2 428.2 [M + H]⁺ A 15

293.06 294.1 [M + H]⁺ B 16

431.0 432.1 [M + H]⁺ A 17

357.1 358.1 [M + H]⁺ A 18

417.0 418.1 [M + H]⁺ A 19

373.1 374.2 [M + H]⁺ A

The following additional compounds were prepared as described in Examples 8 to 11.

TABLE 4 Exact Compound # Structures Mass Mass Obsvd Ki (nM) 294

350.08 351.1[M + H]⁺ B 295

335.10 336.1[M + H]⁺ B

Example 12

General Procedures for Example 12:

In step 1, racemic compound 12A was treated with one equivalent of di-tert-butyl dicarbonate and 4-N,N-dimethylaminopyridine in polar solvent, such as DMF, for 30 minutes to 12 hours. The solvent was removed and the product (compound 12B) was isolated by silica gel (pretreated with 1% triethylamine in Hexane) chromatography.

In step 2, compound 12B was dissolved in proper solvents allowed by HPLC column, and resolved by HPLC using a preparative Chiralpak AD or Chiralcel OD column to give compound 12C and 12D.

In step 3, compound 12C and 12D were treated with excess HCl in methanol at 25° C. to 60° C. for one hour to 12 hours. The solvent was concentrated to give compound 12E and 12F.

Example 13

Step 1

Compound 13A (810 mg, 2.07 mmol), di-tert-butyl dicarbonate (429 mg, 1.97 mmol), and 4-dimethylaminopyridine (20 mg) were dissolved in a mixture of DMF (10 mL) and THF (20 mL). The solution was stirred at 25° C. overnight. Solvents were removed by rotary evaporator. The product was isolated by C18 chromatography (CH₃CN/water: 5% to 90%) to give product 13B (650 mg, 70%).

Step 2

Compound 13B (600 mg) was dissolved in a mixture of iso-propanol (6 mL) and CHCl₃ (4 mL). 2.5 mL was separated via HPLC with preparative chiralcel OD column (Mobile phase: iso-propanol/Hexane: 1:4). Fractions for each peak were collected and concentrated by rotary evaporator to give compound 13C (First peak, 197 mg) and compound 13D (second peak, 178 mg).

Step 3

Compound 13C (197 mg) was dissolved in methanol (3 mL). HCl (4M in Dioxane, 0.5 mL) was added. The solution was stirred in a 60° C. oil bath for three hours. Methanol was removed by rotary evaporator to give compound 13E.

Compound 13F was prepared in the same way as compound 13D (178 mg).

The following compounds were prepared as described in Examples 12-13

TABLE 5 Compound # Structures Exact Mass Mass Obsvd Ki (nM) 20

351.1 352.2 [M + H]⁺ A 21

351.1 352.2 [M + H]⁺ C 22

357.1 358.1 [M + H]⁺ C 23

357.1 358.1 [M + H]⁺ A 24

373.06 374.2 [M + H]⁺ C 25

373.06 374.2 [M + H]⁺ A Proton NMR Spectral Data for Selected Compounds in Table 5.

Compound 25. ¹H NMR (500 Hz, DMSO-d₆) δ 4.06 (d, J=14 Hz, 1H), 4.20 (d, J=14 Hz, 1H), 4.32 (d, J=18 Hz, 1H), 4.38 (d, J=18 Hz, 1H), 7.19-7.39 (m, 2H), 7.55-7.80 (m, 5H), 8.93 (s, 1H), 10.96 (s, 1H).

Example 14

General Procedure for Example 14

In step 1, compound 14A (prepared as described in Example 1) was treated with a benzyl bromide (Compound 14B) and DIPEA base in DMF at 25° C. to 60° C. for 12 to 24 hours. The reaction solution was purified via C18 reverse phase chromatography to give compound 14C.

In step 2, compound 14C was treated with one equivalent di-tert-butyl dicarbonate in polar solvent, such as DMF, for 30 minutes to 12 hours. The solvent was removed and the product (compound 14D) was isolated by silica gel (pretreated with 1% triethylamine in Hexane) chromatography.

In step 3, compound 14D was subjected to either a Pd catalyzed reaction with a heterocyclic boronic acid or a heterocyclic stannane, or a copper catalyzed reaction with a heterocyclic amine. The reaction were heated in appropriate solvents, such as DMF and acetonitrile, at 60° C. to 150° C., for 5 minutes to 12 hours. In some cases, a microwave reactor was used. The product was purified by silica gel chromatography to give compound 14E or compound 14F.

In step 4, compound 14E was dissolved in methanol and was stirred with HCl for 1 hour to 12 hours at 25° C. to 60° C. The solvent was removed to give compound 14F.

The following compounds were prepared as described in step 1 of Example 14 above.

TABLE 6 Exact Compound # Structure Mass Mass Obsvd Ki (nM) 100

391.05 392.07 [M + H]⁺ n/a 101

417.01 418.1 [M + H]⁺ A 102

373.06 374.2 [M + H]⁺ A 103

369.11 370.1 [M + H]⁺ D 104

435.00 436.1 [M + H]⁺ B 105

417.01 418.420 [M + H]⁺ B 106

407.0 408 [M + H]⁺ A 107

327.0 328 [M + H]⁺ B 108

429.03 430.432 [M + H]⁺ B 109

355.07 378.2 [M + Na]⁺ B

Example 15

Step 1

Compound 15A (prepared as described in Example 1, 1.0 g, 3.12 mmol), Compound 15B (prepared in Example 9, 1.06 g, 3.12 mmol, factor=0.76), and DIPEA base (1.14 mL, 6.55 mmol) were mixed in DMF (22 mL). The solution was stirred at 55° C. for 20 hours. The reaction solution was purified via C18 reverse phase MPLC (130 g column, CH₃CN/water/0.1% HCO₂H, 5% to 90%, two separations) to give compound 15C (900 mg, 67%).

Step 2

Compound 15C (2.7 g, 6.28 mmol) was suspended in a mixture of DMF (20 mL) and THF (40 mL). Di-tert-butyl dicarbonate (1.51 g, 6.91 mmol) and 4-dimethyaminopyridine (38 mg, 0.31 mmol) were added. The solution was stirred at 25° C. for 16 hours. The solvents were removed by rotary evaporator. The residue was subjected to silica gel chromatography (Hexane/EtOAc: 2:1 to 1:1) to give compound 15D (2.36 g, 71%).

Step 3

Compound 15D (100 mg, 0.19 mmol), 3,4,5-trifluorophenyl boronic acid (40 mg, 0.23 mmol), 1,1′-bis(triphenylphosphino)ferrocene palladium (II) chloride (15 mg, 0.02 mmol), potassium carbonate (1M in water, 1 mL) and acetonitrile (1 mL) were added to a microwave reactor tube. The tube was sealed and reacted in the microwave reactor at 150° C. for 10 minutes. After cooling down, the aqueous layer was removed and the organic layer was concentrated. The crude product was purified by silica gel chromatography (CH₂Cl₂/MeOH/NH₃: 40:1:0.1) to give compound 15E.

Step 4

Compound 15E obtained from step 3 was suspended in MeOH. HCl (2M in ethyl ether, 0.5 mL) was added. The reaction mixture was stirred at 50° C. for five hours. The solvent was removed. The product was purified via C18 reverse phase chromatography (CH₃CN/water/0.1% HCO₂H, 5% to 90%) to give compound 15F (8 mg, 8.8% from compound 15D).

Example 16

Step 3

Compound 16D (50 mg, 0.094 mmol, prepared in example 13), 2-tributylstannylthiazole (53 mg, 0.14 mmol), dichlorobis(triphenylphosphine) palladium (II) (7 mg, 0.01 mmol), and acetonitrile (1 mL) were added to a microwave reactor tube. The tube was sealed and reacted in a microwave reactor at 150° C. for 10 minutes. The solvent was evaporated and the product was purified by silica gel chromatography (CH₂Cl₂/MeOH/NH₃: 40:1:0.1 to 20:1:0.1) to give compound 16F (15 mg, 37%).

Example 17

Step 3

Compound 17D (100 mg, 0.19 mmol, prepared in example 13), pyrazole (15.4 mg, 0.23 mmol), cesium carbonate (124 mg, 0.38 mmol), copper iodide (7.2 mg, 0.038 mmol), 1,10-phenanthroline (14 mg, 0.076 mmol), and N,N-dimethylacetamide (0.5 mL) were added to a dry reaction tube and filled with nitrogen. The reaction tube was sealed and heated in a 120° C. oil bath for two days. After cooling down, the reaction solution was purified by C18 chromatography (CH₃CN/water/0.1% HCO₂H, 5% to 90%) to give compound 17F (5 mg, 6.4%).

The following compounds were prepared as described in Examples 14-17

TABLE 7 Compound # Structure Exact Mass Mass Obsvd Ki (nM) 26

429.0 430.1 [M + H]⁺ A 27

481.1 482.3 [M + H]⁺ B 28

434.1 435.1 [M + H]⁺ A 29

417.1 418.2 [M + H]⁺ A 30

428.2 429.1 [M + H]⁺ A

Example 18

Step 1:

Compound 18A (1.0 g, 6.4 mmol) and compound 18B (1.324 g, 7.68 mmol) were dissolved in toluene (4 mL) and stirred at 80° C. for 24 hours. After cooling to room temperature, the solvent was removed by rotary evaporator. Half of the crude product was dissolved in THF/1N HCl (1:1, 14 mL) and stirred at room temperature for 2 hours. EtOAc (15 mL) and water (5 mL) were added. The organic phase was separated and the aqueous phase was extracted with EtOAc (15 mL) twice. The combined organic phase was dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated by rotary evaporator to give compound 18C which was used without further purification.

Step 2

Compound 18C (prepared in step 1) was dissolved in DMF (15 mL) and was cooled to 0° C. in an ice-water bath. Compound 18D (571 mg, 3.2 mmol) was added in one portion. The solution was allowed to warm up to room temperature over 2 hours, and stirred at room temperature for 3 days. A 2N HCl solution (20 mL) was added and the aqueous phase was extracted with EtOAc (50 mL) three times. The organic phases were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄, and concentrated to dryness. The product was isolated by reverse phase LC (CH₃CN/water/0.1% HCO₂H: 5% to 90%) to give compound 18E (65 mg, 7.4% from step 1) and Compound 18F (16 mg, 1.8% from step 1).

The following compounds were prepared as described in Example 18

TABLE 8 Compound # Structure Exact Mass Mass Obsvd Ki (nM) 31

275.09 276.0 [M + H]⁺ B 32

275.09 276.0 [M + H]⁺ C

Example 19

General Procedures for Example 19:

In step 1, compound 19A was treated with two equivalent of Boc₂O in a suitable solvent, such as dichloromethane, for 30 min. to 12 h. The solvent was removed and the compound 19B could be used without further purification or purified by silica gel chromatography.

In step 2, compound 19B was treated with PCC and celite in a suitable solvent such as dichloromethane, for 2 hr to 12 hr. Compound 19C was purified by silica gel chromatography.

In step 3, compound 19C was reacted with potassium cyanide and ammonium carbonate in appropriated alcohol and water solution, at 50° C. to 90° C., for 5 hours to 48 hours. After cooling down, water was added and compound 19D could be collected by filtration.

In step 4, compound 19D was stirred with 2 to 20 equivalents of hydrogen chloride in methanol for 5 to 48 hours. The solvent was removed and the compound 19E could be used without further purification.

In step 5, the benzyl bromide (compound 19G) was mixed with hydantoin methyl amine 19E, DIPEA, and DMF. The solution was stirred at room temperature for 12 to 24 hours. The product (19F) was either removed by filtration or purified by silica gel chromatography.

Example 20

General Procedures for Example 20:

In step 1, Compound 20A was treated with BOC-ON in a suitable solvent such as dichloromethane, for 2 hr to 12 hr. Compound 20B was purified by silica gel chromatography.

In step 2, Compound 20B was treated with CbzCl and a base such as DIPEA, in a suitable solvent, such as dichloromethane, for 2 hr to 12 hr. Compound 20C was purified by silica gel chromatography.

In step 3, compound 20C was treated with PCC and celite in a suitable solvent such as dichloromethane, for 2 hr to 12 hr. Compound 20D was purified by silica gel chromatography.

In step 4, compound 20D was reacted with potassium cyanide and ammonium carbonate in appropriated alcohol and water solution, at 50° C. to 90° C., for 1 hour to 48 hours. After cooling down, water was added and compound 20E could be collected by filtration.

In step 5, Compound 20E was treated with Pd/C in a suitable solvent such as methanol, in a par shaker under H₂ atmosphere. After filtering off the catalyst and concentration of solvent, the product was used without further purification.

In step 6, the benzyl bromide (compound 20M) was mixed with hydantoin methyl amine 20F, DIPEA, and DMF. The solution was stirred at room temperature to 80° C. for 12 to 24 hours. The product was either removed by filtration or purified by silica gel chromatography.

In step 7, compound 20G was stirred with 2 to 20 equivalents of hydrogen chloride in dioxane for 1 to 12 hours. The solvent was removed and the compound 20H was used without further purification.

In step 8, Compound 20H was coupling with carboxylic acid to give compound 20J which was purified by silica gel chromatography.

In step 9, Compound 20H was coupling with sulphonyl chloride compound to give compound 20L which was purified by silica gel chromatography.

In step 10, Compound 20H was reacted with carbonyl compound under reductive amination condition to give compound 20I. Alternatively, compound 20H was treated with a suitable electrophile and a base to give the product 20I, which was purified by silica gel chromatography.

In step 11, compound 20I was reacted with carbonyl compound under reductive amination condition to give product 20K. Alternatively, compound 20I was treated with a suitable electrophile and a base to give the product 20K, which was purified by silica gel chromatography.

Example 21

Compound 21B: Compound 21A (7 g, 77.7 mmol), and di-tert-butyl dicarbonate (35.6 g, 163 mmol) were stirred in methylene chloride (100 mL) at 25° C. for 2 hr. Saturated aqueous NaCl (150 mL) was added. The aqueous layer was extracted with CH₂Cl₂ (100 mL) twice. The organic phase was washed with brine (100 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄. The solvent was removed by rotary evaporator to give compound 21B (17 g, 76%) which was used without further purification.

Compound 21C: compound 21B (17 g, 58.6 mmol) was dissolved in methylene chloride (100 mL). PCC (25.2 g, 117 mmol) and celite (15 g) were added and the reaction mixture was stirred at 25° C. overnight. The solid was filtered off and the resulting solution was concentrated and purified via sgc (40% EtOAc/Hexanes) to give 3.62 g (22%) of compound 21C.

Compound 21D: Compound 21C (3.62, 12.6 mmol), KCN (1.23 g, 18.9 mmol), and (NH₄)₂CO₃ (3.62 g, 37.7 mmol) were suspended in a mixture of EtOH (30 mL) and water (30 mL). The solution was stirred at 80° C. overnight. After cooling down, water (35 mL) was added. The solid was filtered and washed with water three times. The solid was dried under vacuum to give compound 21D (3 g, 67%).

Compound 21E: Compound 21D (3.0 g) was suspended in methanol (50 mL) and HCl (4M in dioxane, 20 mL) was added. The solution was stirred at 25° C. for 3 hours. Ethyl ether (50 ml) was added. The solid was filtered, washed by ethyl ether twice, and dried under vacuum compound 21E (1.34 g, 70%).

Compound 21F: Compound 21E (130 mg, 0.82 mmol), compound 21H (0.27 g, 1 mmol) and DIPEA (0.55 mL, 2 mmol) were mixed in DMF (5 mL). The solution was stirred at room temperature overnight. Solvent was removed and the crude material was and purified via sgc (5% NH₃.MeOH/CH₂Cl₂) to give 129 mg (35%) of compound 21E.

Example 22

Compound 22B: Compound 22A (7.3 g, 81 mmol) was treated with BOC-ON (21.9 g, 89 mmol) in dichloromethane for 3 hr. Solvent was removed and the crude material was purified via sgc (10% NH₃-MeOH/CH₂Cl₂) to give 6.5 (42%) of compound 22B.

Compound 22C: Compound 22B (1.5 g, 7.9 mmol) was dissolved in dichloromethane (50 mL) at 0° C. CbzCl (1.24 ml, 8.7 mmol) and DIPEA (1.52 ml, 8.7 mmol) were added and the reaction was stirred at 0° C. for 30 min. The reaction mixture was washed by HCl (1N, 50 mL) and brine (50 mL). The organic layer was dried and concentrated to give crude compound 22C (2.6 g, 99%) which was used without further purification.

Compound 22D: Compound 22C (2.78 g, 8.57 mmol) was dissolved in methylene chloride (100 mL). PCC (4.62 g, 21.4 mmol) and celite (4.6 g) were added and the reaction mixture was stirred at 25° C. overnight. Another 0.5 eq. of PCC (923 mg, 4.3 mmol) was added and it was stirred for 3 hr at room temperature. The solid was filtered off and the resulting solution was concentrated and purified via sgc (50% EtOAc/Hexanes) to give 1.86 g (73%) of compound 22D.

Compound 22E: Compound 22D (1.86, 5.8 mmol), KCN (0.56 g, 8.65 mmol), and (NH₄)₂CO₃ (1.66 g, 17.3 mmol) were suspended in a mixture of EtOH (20 mL) and water (20 mL). The solution was stirred at 80° C. overnight. After cooling down, EtOH was removed. The solid was filtered and washed with water three times. The solid was dried under vacuum to give compound 22E (1.45 g, 64%).

Compound 22F: Compound 22E (1.45 g, 3.68 mmol) was treated with Pd/C in methanol in a par shaker under H₂ atmosphere of 50 psi for 60 hr. After filtering off the catalyst and concentration of solvent, Compound 22E (0.95 g, 99%) was used without further purification.

Compound 22G: Compound 22F (150 mg, 0.58 mmol), compound 22M (170 mg, 0.64 mmol) and DIPEA (0.22 mL, 1.28 mmol) were mixed in DMF (5 mL). The solution was stirred at 70° C. overnight. Solvent was removed and the crude material was and purified via sgc (5% NH₃.MeOH/CH₂Cl₂) to give 166 mg (71%) of compound 22G.

Compound 22H: Compound 22G (166 mg) was suspended in methanol (10 mL) and HCl (4M in dioxane, 4 mL) was added. The solution was stirred at 25° C. for 2 hours. Ethyl ether (50 ml) was added. Solvent was removed and give compound 22H (0.14 g, 99%).

Compound 22I: Compound 22H (42 mg, 0.12 mmol) and compound 22J (26 mg, 0.16 mmol) were dissolved in DMF (20 mL). EDCI (30 mg, 0.16 mmol), HOBT (21 mg, 0.16 mmol) and DIPEA (0.05 mL, 0.28 mmol) were added and the reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hr. Solvent was removed and the crude material was and purified via sgc (10% NH₃.MeOH/CH₂Cl₂) to give 7 mg (13%) of compound 221.

Compound 22L: Compound 22H (25 mg, 0.073 mmol) and cyclopentanone (7.5 mg, 0.088 mmol) were stirred in methylene chloride (5 mL). Titanium tetraisopropoxide (0.043 mL, 0.15 mmol) was added followed by addition of DIPEA (0.015 mL, 0.088 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 h. Then, Na(OAc)₃BH (31 mg, 0.15 mmol) was added and the mixture was stirred at rt overnight. Saturated K₂CO₃ aq. (20 mL) was added, and the mixture was stirred at rt briefly. The solid was filtered off through a celite pad. The filtrate was diluted with methylene chloride (30 mL), and it was extracted with brine. The organic layer was dried and concentrated to dryness. The crude material was purified via PTLC (10% NH₃.MeOH/CH₂Cl₂) to give 7 mg (26%) of compound 22L.

Compound 22K: Compound 22H (20 mg, 0.06 mmol) and isopropyl sulphonyl (27 mg, 0.18 mmol) were dissolved in methylene chloride (10 mL). DIPEA (0.04 mL, 0.26 mmol) were added and the reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 48 hr. Solvent was removed and the crude material was and purified via sgc (10% NH₃.MeOH/CH₂Cl₂) to give 2 mg (8%) of compound 22K.

The following compounds were prepared as described in Examples 19-22.

TABLE 9 Compound # Structure Exact Mass Mass Obsvd Ki (nM) 33

450.15 451.1 [M + H]⁺ B 34

458.05 459.3 [M + H]⁺ B 35

447.15 448.2 [M + H]⁺ A 36

372.18 373.2 [M + H]⁺ B 37

332.15 333.1 [M + H]⁺ C 38

358.16 359.2 [M + H]⁺ B 39

380.12 381.2 [M + H]⁺ C 40

417.12 418.1 [M + H]⁺ D 41

386.09 387.2 [M + H]⁺ C

Example 1001

Step 1

To a solution of compound 1001A (1.65 g, 3.95 mmol) in anhydrous DMF (35 mL) was added 2-(trimethylsilyl)ethoxymethyl chloride (SEMCI, 0.93 mL, 4.73 mmol) and DIPEA (0.9 mL, 5.14 mmol). The solution was stirred at 25° C. for overnight. DMF was removed under vacuum. The product 1001B was purified by SGC (Hexane/EtOAc, 2:1. yield: 1.6 g, 74%).

Step 2

Compound 1001B was resolved by Chiralcel OD column (Mobile phase: Hexane/2-propanol 3:1). The first peak was collected and concentrated to give compound 1001C.

Step 3

To a dry flask was added compound 1001C (1.5 g, 2.73 mmol) and 4-pyridyl, boronic acid (670 mg, 5.50 mmol). The flask was vacuumed and refilled with nitrogen three times. Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (220 mg, 0.30 mmol) was added and followed by addition of CH₃CN (20 mL) and aq. K₂CO₃ (1M, 15 mL). The solution was stirred at 80° C. (oil bath) for 16 hours. After cooling down, CH₃CN (100 mL) was added and the solid was removed by filtration. The aqueous layer was separated and extracted with EtOAc (20 mL) once. The organic solution was combined and concentrated. The product was purified by SGC (CH₂Cl₂/MeOH/NH₄OH: 20:1:0.1) to give compound 1001D.

Step 4

Compound 1001D was dissolved in a mixture of methanol and HCl (4M in dioxane) (2:1, 30 mL) and was stirred overnight in a sealed pressure flask at 90° C. (oil bath). After the solution was cooled, the solution was transferred into a 250 mL round bottom flask. It was concentrated and dried under vacuum. The crude mixture was dissolved in methanol (50 mL) and Et₃N (0.5 mL) was added and stirred overnight at 25° C. The solvent was then removed and the product was purified by C18 reverse phase chromatography (CH₃CN/water 5% to 90%, with addition of 0.1% HCO₂H) to give compound 1001E (815 g, 71% from compound 1001C).

Example 1002

To a flamed dried flask was added compound 1003A (100 mg, 0.182 mmol), [1,4-bis(diphenylphosphino)butane]palladium(II) dichloride [Pd(dppb)Cl₂, 12 mg, 0.02 mmol], and copper (II) oxide (15 mg, 0.18 mmol). The flask was vacuumed and refilled with nitrogen. 2-Tri-n-butylstannylpyridine (0.076 mL, 0.237 mmol) and DMF (1 mL) were added. The solution was stirred at 100° C. oil bath for 5 hours. After cooling, the DMF was removed by rotary evaporator. The product was purified by SGC (Hexane/EtOAc 2:1) to give 1003B (84 mg, 84%).

Example 1003

To a dry pressure tube was added compound 1003A (50 mg, 0.091 mmol), bis(dibenzylideneacetone) palladium [Pd(dba)₂, 1.6 mg, 0.0018 mmol], 9,9-dimethyl-4,5-bis(diphenylphosphino)xanthene (Xantphos, 3.0 mg, 0.0055 mmol), and Cs₂CO₃ (60 mg, 0.182 mmol). The pressure tube was vacuumed and refilled with nitrogen. Pyrrolidinone (14 mg, 0.16 mmol) and dioxane (0.5 mL) were added. The tube was sealed and stirred overnight at 100° C. (oil bath). After cooling, dioxane (2 mL) was added and the solid was removed by filtration. The solution was concentrated and purified by SGC (CH₂Cl₂/MeOH: 40:1) to give compound 1003B (27 mg).

Example 1004

Step 1

Compound 1001C was prepared as described in Example 1001.

A mixture of compound 1001C (0.3 g, 0.55 mmol), bis(pinacolato)diboron (1004A; 170 mg, 0.65 mmol), potassium acetate (170 mg, 1.70 mmol), and [PdCl₂(dppf)]CH₂Cl₂ (50 mg, 0.05 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (10 mL) was vacuumed and refilled with argon three times. The reaction mixture was stirred at 100° C. (oil bath) for 1.5 hours. After cooling down, the mixture was diluted in EtOAc (50 mL) and filtered through a Celite pad. The filtrate was concentrated in vacuo and the residual material was purified by silica gel column chromatography (2% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂) to afford compound 1004B (300 mg, 91% yield).

Step 2

A solution of compound 1004B (60 mg, 0.10 mmol), 3-bromoimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine (30 mg, 0.15 mmol), and [PdCl₂(dppf)]CH₂Cl₂ (8.2 mg, 0.01 mmol) in CH₃CN (3 mL) was treated with potassium carbonate (0.6 mL, 0.6 mmol, 1M in H₂O). The mixture was vacuumed and refilled with argon three times. The reaction mixture was stirred at 90° C. (oil bath) for 17 hours. After cooling, the mixture was diluted in EtOAc (20 mL) and filtered through a Celite pad. The filtrate was concentrated in vacuo and the residual material was purified by preparative TLC (10% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂) to afford compound 1004C (42 mg, 71% yield).

The following compounds were prepared as described in Examples 1001, 1002, 1003, or 1004.

TABLE 1000 Mass Ki Compound # Structure Exact Mass Obsvd (nM) 110

416.13 417.1 [M + H]⁺ A 111

416.13 417.1 [M + H]⁺ A 112

430.14 431.1 [M + H]⁺ B 113

416.13 417.1 [M + H]⁺ A 114

416.13 417.1 [M + H]⁺ A 115

432.12 433.2 [M + H]⁺ A 116

434.12 435.2 [M + H]⁺ A 117

417.12 418.1 [M + H]⁺ A 118

417.12 418.1 [M + H]⁺ A 119

422.14 423.2 [M + H]⁺ A 120

422.08 423.1 [M + H]⁺ A 121

450.09 451.1 [M + H]⁺ D 122

446.14 447.2 [M + H]⁺ A 123

466.08 467.3 [M + H]⁺ A 124

447.13 448.2 [M + H]⁺ A 125

483.12 484.3 [M + H]⁺ D 126

433.12 434.2 [M + H]⁺ A 127

483.12 484.3 [M + H]⁺ B 128

449.09 450.2 [M + H]⁺ A 129

483.12 484.3 [M + H]⁺ C 130

467.08 468.3 [M + H]⁺ C 131

449.09 450.2 [M + H]⁺ A 132

467.08 468.3 [M + H]⁺ A 133

483.12 484.3 [M + H]⁺ A 134

451.11 452.2 [M + H]⁺ A 135

451.11 452.2 [M + H]⁺ A 136

449.09 450.1 [M + H]⁺ n/a 137

432.98 434.1 [M + H]⁺ C 138

432.98 434.1 [M + H]⁺ A 139

440.13 441.1 [M + H]⁺ A 140

491.2 492.3 [M + H]⁺ C 141

481.2 482.1 [M + H]⁺ A 141

432.1 433.2 [M + H]⁺ D 143

432.1 433.2 [M + H]⁺ A 144

339.1 340 [M + H]⁺ C 145

339.1 340 [M + H]⁺ A 146

419.4 420.2 [M + H]⁺ A 147

421.44 422.2 [M + H]⁺ A 148

421.44 422.2 [M + H]⁺ A 149

454.45 455.3 [M + H]⁺ A 150

466.46 467.3 [M + H]⁺ A 151

434.14 435.2 [M + H]⁺ A 152

434.14 435.1 [M + H]⁺ C 153

466.14 467.3 [M + H]⁺ C 154

435.11 436.2 [M + H]⁺ C 155

466.14 467.3 [M + H]⁺ A 156

435.11 436.1 [M + H]⁺ A 157

466.14 467.3 [M + H]⁺ C 158

466.14 467.3 [M + H]⁺ A 159

433.16 434.2 [M + H]⁺ A 160

472.10 473.3 [M + H]⁺ A 161

417.12 418.2 [M + H]⁺ A 162

417.12 440.2 [M + Na]⁺ C 163

466.14 467.3 [M + H]⁺ B 164

405.12 406.2 [M + H]⁺ A 165

466.14 467.3 [M + H]⁺ A 166

455.44 456.3 [M + H]⁺ n/a 167

464.15 465.3 [M + H]⁺ A 168

516.18 517.1 [M + H]⁺ C 169

478.16 479.3 [M + H]⁺ A 170

516.18 517.3 [M + H]⁺ n/a 171

466.46 467.3 [M + H]⁺ B 172

405.38 406.2 [M + H]⁺ A 173

466.46 467.3 [M + H]⁺ A 174

432.12 433.1 [M + H]⁺ A 175

466.08 467.1 [M + H]⁺ A 176

430.14 431.2 [M + H]⁺ D

Proton NMR Spectral Data for Selected Compounds in Table 1000.

Compound 111. ¹H-NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.0 (s, 1H), 8.79 (d, J=6.0 Hz, 2H), 7.92 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 2H), 7.79 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 2H), 7.76 (d, J=6.0 Hz, 2H), 7.65 (m, 1H), 7.48 (m, 2H), 4.40 (d, J=17.3H, 1H), 4.31 (d, J=17.3 Hz, 1H), 4.27 (d, J=14.2 Hz, 1H), 4.14 (d, J=14.2 Hz, 1H).

Compound 120. ¹H-NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.99 (s, 1H), 8.03 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.96 (d, J=3.3 Hz, 1H), 7.84 (d, J=3.3 Hz, 1H), 7.77 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.65 (s, 1H), 7.47 (m, 2H), 4.38 (d, J=17.6 Hz, 1H), 4.28 (d, J=17.6 Hz, 1H), 4.27 (d, J=14.3 Hz, 1H), 4.13 (d, J=14.3 Hz, 1H).

Compound 123. ¹H-NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.99 (s, 1H), 7.84 (s, 1H), 7.74 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.66 (dd, J=8.5, 4.6 Hz, 1H), 7.54 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.49 (m, 2H), 6.65 (s, 1H), 4.40 (d, J=17.5 Hz, 1H), 4.31 (d, J=17.5 Hz, 1H), 4.29 (d, J=14.2 Hz, 1H), 4.109d, J=14.2 Hz, 1H).

Compound 139. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CD₃OD) δ 3.17-3.21 (m, 4H), 3.83-3.88 (m, 4H), 4.14-4.52 (m, 4H), 7.01 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.47 (d, J=8 Hz, 1H), 7.46-7.48 (m, 3H), 7.75 (s, 1H).

Compound 143. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 4.21-4.50 (m, 4H), 7.498 (d, J=0.8 Hz, 1H), 7.52 (d, J=0.4 Hz, 1H), 7.73-7.76 (m, 3H), 7.76-7.87 (m, 4H), 8.60 (d, J=6 Hz, 2H).

Compound 155. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CD₃OD) δ 8.84 (dd, J=1.89, 4.1 Hz, 1H); 8.43 (dd, J=1.58, 8.2 Hz, 1H); 7.99 (dd, J=1.58, 8.2 Hz; 1H); 7.85 (m, 3H); 7.8 (dd, J=1.26 Hz, 6.94 Hz, 1H); 7.75 (m, 3H), 7.70 (dd, J=7.25 Hz, 0.95 Hz, 1H); 7.59 (dd, J=4.73 Hz, 7.57 Hz, 1H); 7.58 (dd, J=4.4 Hz, 8.2 Hz, 1H); 7.51 (dd, J=2.5 Hz, 7.8 Hz, 1H); 7.40 (m, 1H); 4.54 (d, J=17.0 Hz, 1H); 4.48 (d, J=17.0 Hz, 1H); 4.48 (d, J=14.5 Hz, 1H); 4.32 (1H, d, J=14.5 Hz, 1H).

Example 1005

General Procedure for Example 1005

Compound 1005A was treated with one equivalent of hexamethylene tetraamine in chloroform or other suitable solvent for about 5 hours. The product was collected by filtration and then treated with HCl in ethanol for one day to three days. The solid was then collected by filtration to give compound 1005B.

Example 1006

1-Benzofuran-2-yl-2-bromo-ethanone (1006A, 3.0 g, 12.55 mmol), hexamethylene tetraamine (1.94 g, 13.80 mmol), and NaI (350 mg) were stirred in CHCl₃ (40 mL) for five hours. The solid was collected by filtration and dried under vacuum. The solid was then suspended in ethanol (30 mL) and HCl (conc, 36% in water, 10 mL) was added. The solution was stirred at 25° C. for 4 d. The solid was collected by filtration and washed by ethanol, dried under vacuum to give compound 1006B (3.05 g, contained NH₄Cl).

Example 1007

Step 1

To a flame dried flask was added 2-bromo-1H-benzimidazole (1007A, 2.94 g, 14.92 mmol), anhydrous THF (75 mL), and NaH (95%, 490 mg, 19.4 mmol). The solution was stirred at 25° C. for 45 minutes; SEMCI (3.17 mL, 17.9 mmol) was added. The solution was stirred at 25° C. for 2.5 hours. Water (50 mL) and EtOAc (100 mL) were added. The aqueous layer was separated and extracted with EtOAc (100 mL) once. The organic layers were combined and concentrated under vacuum. The product was purified by SGC (Hexane/EtOAc: 3:1) to give compound 1007B (3.6 g, 74%).

Step 2

To a flame dried flask was added compound 1007B (1.427 g, 4.35 mmol) and anhydrous ethyl ether/THF (2:1, 15 mL). The solution was cooled to −78° C. n-Butyllithium (1.6 M, 0.46 mL, 0.73 mmol) was added and stirred at −78° C. for 30 minutes. In another flamed dried pear shaped flask was added N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)glycine-N′-methoxy-N′-methylamide (949 mg, 4.35 mmol) and anhydrous THF (2 mL). Isopropyl magnesium chloride (2 M, 2.5 mL, 5.0 mmol) was added at 0° C. The solution was stirred at 0° C. for 5 minutes and was added into the compound 1003C solution via cannula at −78° C. The solution was then gradually warmed up to −20° C. and stirred between −20° C. and 10° C. for 4 hours. Saturated NH₄Cl solution was added and the aqueous solution was extracted with EtOAc (50 mL) three times. The organic phases were combined and concentrated. The product was purified by SGC (Hexane/EtOAc: 3:1) to give compound 1007C (1.0 g, 57%).

The following compounds were prepared as described in Example 1, 14, 1005, 1006, and/or 1007.

TABLE 1001 Compound # Structure Exact Mass Mass Obsvd Ki (nM) 177

379.10 380.1 [M + H]⁺ A 178

379.10 380.1 [M + H]⁺ A 179

379.10 380.1 [M + H]⁺ D 180

396.07 397.1 [M + H]⁺ B 181

396.07 397.1 [M + H]⁺ A 182

396.07 397.1 [M + H]⁺ B 183

379.11 380.1 [M + H]⁺ A Proton NMR Spectral Data for Selected Compounds in Table 1003.

Compound 181. ¹H-NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.3 (s, 1H), 9.34 (s, 1H), 8.18 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 8.12 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.67 (m, 1H), 7.61 (m, 1H), 7.50 (m, 3H), 4.65 (d, J=14.3 Hz, 1H), 4.44 (d, J=17.3 Hz, 1H), 4.38 (d, J=17.3 Hz, 1H), 4.34 (d, J=14.3 Hz, 1H).

Example 1008

Compound 1008A (20 g, 81.61 mmol), 1008B (13.36 mL, 97.93 mmol), Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (1.0 g, 1.36 mmol), dioxane (350 mL), water (50 mL), and Cs₂CO₃ (22.5 g, 163 mmol) were stirred at 110° C. (oil bath) under nitrogen for 16 hours. After cooling, the solid was removed by filtration. The solution was concentrated and purified by SGC (Hexane/EtOAc, 10:1) to give 1008C (12.1 g, 80%).

The following compounds were prepared as described in Examples 14 and 1008 and 1009.

TABLE 1002 Compound # Structure Exact Mass Mass Obsvd Ki (nM) 184

351.12 352.1 [M + H]⁺ A 185

369.11 370.1 [M + H]⁺ A 186

429.03 430.2 [M + H]⁺ 432.2 [M + Na]⁺ A

Example 1009

Step 1

Compound 1009A (1.18 g, 3.36 mmol) and pyridine hydrochloride (2.33 g, 20.17 mmol) were added into a 20 mL microwave reactor tube and reacted at 200° C. for 1 hour. After cooling down, the solid was dissolved in DMF and purified by C18 chromatography (CH₃CN/water 5% to 90%, with 0.1% HCO₂H) to give compound 1009B (0.87 g, 77%).

Step 2

Compound 1009B (0.75 g, 2.22 mmol) was dissolved in DMF (12 mL). SEMCI (0.48 mL, 2.44 mmol) and DIPEA (0.775 mL, 4.44 mmol) were added and the solution was stirred at 25° C. for 4 hours. DMF was removed under vacuum and the product was purified by SGC (Hexane/EtOAc: 3:1 to 1:1) to give compound 1009C (0.81 g, 78%).

Step 3

Compound 1009C was resolved on Chiralcel OD column by using Hexane and 2-propanol as mobile phase. The first peak was collected and concentrated to give compound 1009D.

Step 4

Compound 1009D (100 mg, 0.214 mmol), 1-bromo-2-butyne (34 mg, 0.257 mmol), and Cs₂CO₃ (140 mg, 0.428 mmol) were stirred in DMF (2 mL) at 0° C. for 2 hours, then at 25° C. for overnight. Water (5 mL) was added and the aqueous solution was extracted with EtOAc (10 mL) three times. The organic phases were combined and concentrated. The product was purified by SGC (Hexane/EtOAc: 3:1) to give compound 1009E (81 mg).

Example 1010

Step 1

Compound 1010A (1.03 g, 1.88 mmol), (BOC)₂O (493 mg, 2.26 mmol), and Cs₂CO₃ (741 mg, 2.26 mmol) were stirred overnight in CHCl₃ (20 mL). Water was added. The aqueous layer was extracted with EtOAc (3×50 mL). The combined organic layers were concentrated and purified by SGC (Hexane/EtOAc 5% to 90%) to give compound 1010B (1.01 g, 83%).

Step 2

To a dry flask was added compound 1010B (500 mg, 0.77 mmol) and 4-pyridyl boronic acid (190 mg, 1.55 mmol). The flask was vacuumed and refilled with nitrogen three times. Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (28 mg, 0.04 mmol) was added and followed by addition of CH₃CN (5 mL) and K₂CO₃ (1M, 4 mL). The solution was stirred at 80° C. (oil bath) for 16 hours. After cooling down, CH₃CN (100 mL) was added and the solid was removed by filtration. The aqueous layer was separated and extracted once with EtOAc (20 mL). The organic solution was combined and concentrated. The product was purified by SGC (CH₂Cl₂/MeOH/NH₄OH: 20:1:0.1) to give compound 1010C.

Step 3

Compound 1010C obtained in step 2 was dissolved in MeOH (10 mL) and HCl (4M in dioxane, 3 mL) was added and stirred overnight at 25° C. MeOH was then removed and the product was dried under vacuum to give compound 1010D (315 mg, 75% from compound 1010B).

The following compounds were prepared as described in Examples 14 and 1009 or 1010.

TABLE 1003 Exact Mass Compound # Structure Mass Obsvd Ki (nM) 187

337.11 338.1 [M + H]⁺ B 188

337.11 338.1 [M + H]⁺  360.1 [M + Na]⁺ A 189

337.11 338.2 [M + H]⁺  360.2 [M + Na]⁺ A 190

437.16 438.2 [M + H]⁺ A 191

492.18 493.3 [M + H]⁺ A 192

492.18 493.3 [M + H]⁺ C 193

430.16 431.1 [M + H]⁺ A 194

430.16 431.1 [M + H]⁺ A 195

554.20 555.1 [M + H]⁺ B 196

492.16 493.1 [M + H]⁺ A 197

492.16 493.1 [M + H]⁺ A 198

389.14 390.1 [M + H]⁺ A 199

355.10 356.1 [M + H]⁺ C 200

554.20 555.1 [M + H]⁺ B 201

415.02 416.2 [M + H]⁺ B 202

466.16 467.1 [M + H]⁺ A 203

407.13 408.2 [M + H]⁺ A 204

482.16 483.3 [M + H]⁺ A 205

355.1   356 [M + H]⁺ A 206

400.99   402 [M + H]⁺ C 207

480.99   482 [M + H]⁺ D 208

572.19   573 [M + H]⁺ B 209

510.17   511 [M + H]⁺ A 210

459.16   460 [M + H]⁺ D 211

407.13   408 [M + H]⁺ A 212

355.1   356 [M + H]⁺ C 213

355.1   356 [M + H]⁺ A 214

415.02 416.418 [M + H]⁺  A 215

467.05 468.470 [M + H]⁺  A 216

518.2   519 [M + H]⁺ C 217

480.1   481 [M + H]⁺ A 218

452.1   453 [M + H]⁺ B 219

409.14   410 [M + H]⁺ A 220

411.16   412 [M + H]⁺ A 221

531.19   532 [M + H]⁺ B 222

485.1 486.488 [M + H]⁺  A 223

446.14   447 [M + H]⁺ A 224

465.21   466 [M + H]⁺ C 225

558.09 559.561 [M + H]⁺  A 226

487.04 488.490 [M + H]⁺  A 227

591.11 592.1 [M + H]⁺ B 228

519.1 520.1 [M + H]⁺ C 229

528.1 529.4 [M + H]⁺ B 230

407.13   408 [M + H]⁺ A 231

459.16   460 [M + H]⁺ C 232

421.14   422 [M + H]⁺ A 233

471.08 472.474 [M + H]⁺  C 234

415.02 416.418 [M + H]⁺  A 235

429.03 430.432 [M + H]⁺  A 236

466.16   467 [M + H]⁺ A 237

431.44 432.2 [M + H]⁺ A 238

417.41 418.2 [M + H]⁺ n/a 239

423.12 424.2 [M + H]⁺ A 240

423.12 424.2 [M + H]⁺ A 241

482.16 483.3 [M + H]⁺ A 242

355.10 356.2 [M + H]⁺ A 243

409.14 410.2 [M + H]⁺ A 244

423.12 424.1 [M + H]⁺ n/a 245

435.16 436.2 [M + H]⁺ n/a 246

469.14 470.3 [M + H]⁺ n/a Proton NMR Spectral Data for Selected Compounds in Table 1003.

Compound 198. ¹H-NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.22 (s, 1H), 7.64 (m, 2H). 7.43 (m, 4H), 7.22 (t, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 7.16 (dd, J=9.6, 1.2 Hz, 1H). 4.82 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 2H), 4.16 (m, 4H), 3.33 (s, 3H).

Compound 203. ¹H-NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.63 (dd, J=8.8, 5.6 Hz, 2H), 7.43 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.13 (m, 4H), 4.80 (d, J=0.8 Hz, 1H), 4.39 (d, J=17.6 Hz, 1H), 4.17 (d, J=17.6 Hz, 1H), 4.13 (d, J=13.6 Hz, 1H), 3.71 (d, J=13.6 Hz, 1H) 3.34 (s, 3H).

Compound 213. ¹H NMR (500 Hz, CD₃OD) δ 4.11 (d, J=15 Hz, 1H), 4.27 (d, J=15 Hz, 1H), 4.29 (d, J=17 Hz, 1H), 4.38 (d, J=17 Hz, 1H), 6.84-6.89 (m, 2H), 7.16-7.21 (m, 2H), 7.56-7.60 (m, 1H), 7.71-7.76 (m, 2H)

Compound 219. ¹H NMR (500 Hz, CD₃OD) δ 0.36-0.40 (m, 2H), 0.61-0.68 (m, 2H), 1.25-1.35 (m, 1H), 3.91 (d, J=7 Hz, 2H), 4.14 (d, J=15 Hz, 1H), 4.30 (d, J=15 Hz, 1H), 4.34 (d, J=17 Hz, 1H), 4.43 (d, J=17 Hz, 1H), 7.01-7.05 (m, 2H), 7.17-7.23 (m, 2H), 7.65-7.69 (m, 1H), 7.72-7.77 (m, 2H)

Compound 232. ¹H NMR (500 Hz, CD₃OD) δ 1.13 (t, J=8 Hz, 3H), 2.21-2.27 (m, 2H), 4.15 (d, J=14 Hz, 1H), 4.31 (d, J=14 Hz, 1H), 4.36 (d, J=17 Hz, 1H), 4.45 (d, J=17 Hz, 1H), 4.79 (t, J=2 Hz, 2H), 7.04-7.14 (m, 2H), 7.16-7.25 (m, 2H), 7.64-7.79 (m, 3H).

Compound 233. ¹H NMR (500 Hz, CD₃OD) δ 7.678 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H); 7.455 (d, J=4.1 Hz, 1H), 7.817 (d, J=4.1 Hz, 1H); 7.099 (s, 1H); 7.052 (dd, J=2.207, 6.305 Hz, 1H); 4.515 (d, J=17.3 Hz, 1H), 4.450 (d, J=17.3 Hz, 1H); 4.065 (d, J=14.5 Hz, 1H); 3.89 (s, 3H); 3.87 (d, J=14.5 Hz, 1H); 3.85 (m, 1H); 2.46 (m. 2H); 2.09 (m, 1H) 1.89 (m, 1H); 1.76 (m, 1H); 1.67 (m, 1H); 1.54 (m, 1H); 1.32 (m, 1H).

Compound 239. ¹H NMR (500 Hz, DMSO-d₆) δ 4.11 (d, J=15 Hz, 1H), 4.27 (d, J=15 Hz, 1H), 4.29 (d, J=17 Hz, 1H), 4.38 (d, J=17 Hz, 1H), 6.84-6.89 (m, 2H), 7.16-7.21 (m, 2H), 7.56-7.60 (m, 1H), 7.71-7.76 (m, 2H)

Compound 243. ¹H-NMR (500 MHz, CD₃OD) δ 8.53 (s, 1H), 7.67 (dd, J=8.5, 5 Hz, 2H), 7.46 (d, J=8 Hz, 1H), 7.27 (t, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 7.15 (m, 2H), 4.319d, J=17.0 Hz, 1H), 4.22 (d, J=17 Hz, 1H), 4.13 (d, J=14.2 Hz, 1H), 4.06 (d, J=14.2 Hz, 1H), 3.889d, J=6.5 Hz, 2H), 3.359m, 2H), 1.22 (m, 1H), 0.57 (d, J=8 Hz, 1H), 0.33 (d, J=5 Hz, 1H).

Example 1011

To a solution of compound 1011A (100 mg) in DMF (5 mL) was added m-chlorobenzoyl peroxide (MCPBA, 100 mg). The solution was stirred overnight at 25° C. The product was purified by C18 reverse phase chromatography (CH₃CN/water 5% to 90%, with 0.1% HCO₂H) to give compound 1011B (73 mg).

The following compounds were prepared as described in Examples 1010 and 1011.

TABLE 1004 Compound # Structure Exact Mass Mass Obsvd Ki (nM) 247

432.12 433.1 [M + H]⁺ A

Example 1012

In step 1, Compound 1012A was treated with nitromethane and KOtBu in a mixture of THF and t-BuOH for 2 to 12 h. Alternatively, compound 1012A was treated with nitromethane and TBAF in a suitable solvent such as THF for 2 to 12 h. Compound 1012B was purified by silica gel chromatography.

In step 2, Compound 1012B was treated with Pd/C in a suitable solvent such as methanol, in a Parr shaker under H₂ atmosphere. After filtering off the catalyst and concentration of solvent, the product was used without further purification.

In step 3, the benzyl bromide (compound 1012D) was mixed with compound 1012C, DIPEA, and DMF. The solution was stirred at 0° C. to room temperature for 12 to 24 hours. The product was either removed by filtration or purified by silica gel chromatography.

In step 4, compound 1012E was treated with PCC and Celite in a suitable solvent such as dichloromethane for 2 to 12 h. Compound 1012F was purified by silica gel chromatography.

In step 5, compound 1012F was reacted with potassium cyanide and ammonium carbonate in an appropriate alcohol and water solution, at 50° C. to 90° C., for 5 to 48 hours. After cooling, water was added and compound 1012G was collected by filtration.

Example 1013

Compound 1013B: To a solution of THF (15 mL) and t-BuOH (15 mL) was added compound 1013A (1.2 g, 5.6 mmol) and nitromethane (0.61 mL, 11.2 mmol) followed by addition of KO^(t)Bu (0.63 g, 5.6 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 h. The reaction mixture was adjusted to pH 6 using HOAc. The reaction mixture was diluted with EtOAc (30 mL), and was extracted with brine. The aqueous layer was extracted with EtOAc (30 mL×2) The combined organic layers were washed with brine, dried, and concentrated to dryness. The crude material was purified via PTLC (25% EtOAc/Hexanes) to give 1.24 g (81%) of compound 1013B.

Compound 1013C: Compound 1013B (1.24 g, 4.5 mmol) was treated with Pd/C in methanol in a Parr shaker under H₂ atmosphere (50 psi) overnight. After filtering off the catalyst and concentration of solvent, compound 1013C (1.1 g, 99%) was used without further purification.

Compound 1013E: Compound 1013C (1.02 g, 4.2 mmol) was dissolved in dichloromethane (30 mL) at 0° C. Compound 1013D (1.13 g, 4.2 mmol) and DIPEA (0.73 mL, 4.2 mmol) were added and the reaction was stirred at 0° C. and slowly warmed up to rt overnight. The reaction mixture was washed with HCl (1N, 50 mL) and brine (50 mL). The organic layer was dried and concentrated to dryness. The crude material was purified via PTLC (50% EtOAc/Hexanes) to give 0.88 g (54%) of compound 1013E.

Compound 1013F: Compound 1013E (0.88 g, 2.25 mmol) was dissolved in methylene chloride (30 mL). PCC (1.22 g, 5.63 mmol) and Celite (1.22 g) were added and the reaction mixture was stirred at 25° C. overnight. The solid was filtered off and the resulting solution was concentrated and purified via sgc (90% EtOAc/Hexanes) to give 0.62 g (71%) of compound 1013F.

Compound 1013G: Compound 1013F (1.01 g, 2.6 mmol), KCN (0.25 g, 3.9 mmol), and (NH₄)₂CO₃ (0.75 g, 7.8 mmol) were suspended in a mixture of NH₃ in Methanol (7 N, 10 mL) and water (10 mL). The solution was stirred at 90° C. overnight. After cooling, water (20 mL) was added. The solid was filtered and washed with water three times. The solid was dried under vacuum to give compound 1013G (0.86 g, 72%).

Example 1014

Step 1.

Compound 1014A was stirred with 2 to 20 equivalents of hydrogen chloride in methanol for 5 to 48 hours. The solvent was removed and the compound 1014B could be used without further purification.

Step 2.

Compound 1014B was treated with carboxylic anhydride and DIPEA to give compound 1014C which was purified by silica gel chromatography.

Step 3.

Compound 1014B was coupled with sulphonyl chloride compound to give compound 1014D, which was purified by silica gel chromatography.

Step 4.

Compound 1014B was reacted with carbonyl compound under reductive amination conditions to give compound 1014E. Alternatively, compound 1014B was treated with a suitable electrophile and a base to give compound 1014E, which was purified by silica gel chromatography.

Step 5.

Compound 1014B was reacted with isocyanate compound and DIPEA to give compound 1014F, which was purified by silica gel chromatography.

Example 1015

Compound 1015B: Compound 1015A (0.86 g) was suspended in methanol (10 mL) and HCl (4M in dioxane, 10 mL) was added. The solution was stirred at 25° C. for 3 hours. Solvent was removed and the material was dried under vacuum to give compound 1015B (0.74 g, 99%).

Compound 1015C: Compound 1015B (40 mg, 0.11 mmol) and benzoic acid anhydride (25 mg, 0.11 mmol) were dissolved in DMF (1 mL). DIPEA (0.06 mL, 0.33 mmol) was added and the reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight. Solvent was removed and the crude material was purified via sgc (5% NH₃-MeOH/CH₂Cl₂) to give 3.7 mg (7%) of compound 1015C.

Compound 1015D: Compound 1015B (40 mg, 0.11 mmol) and compound 1015H (30 mg, 0.11 mmol) were dissolved in DMF (1 mL). DIPEA (0.25 mL, 1.4 mmol) was added and the reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight. Solvent was removed and the crude material was purified via sgc (5% NH₃-MeOH/CH₂Cl₂) to give 2.2 mg (3%) of compound 1015D.

Compound 1015E: Compound 1015B (40 mg, 0.11 mmol) and compound 1015I (0.024 mL, 0.22 mmol) were dissolved in DMF (1 mL). K₂CO₃ (46 mg, 0.33 mmol) was added and the reaction mixture was stirred at 90° C. overnight. Solvent was removed and the crude material was purified via sgc (5% NH₃.MeOH/CH₂Cl₂) to give 2.6 mg (5%) of compound 1015E.

Compound 1015F: Compound 1015B (46 mg, 0.13 mmol) and cyclobutanone (0.2 mL) were stirred in methylene chloride (1 mL). Titanium tetraisopropoxide (0.045 mL, 0.15 mmol) was added followed by addition of DIPEA (0.027 mL, 0.16 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 h. Then, NaCNBH₃ (41 mg, 0.65 mmol) was added and the mixture was stirred at rt overnight. The solvent was removed. The crude material was purified via PTLC (10% NH₃.MeOH/CH₂Cl₂) to give 3.1 mg (6%) of compound 1015F.

Compound 1015G: Compound 1015B (80 mg, 0.24 mmol) and ethyl isocyanate (0.018 mL, 0.24 mmol) were dissolved in DMF (1 mL). DIPEA (0.17 mL, 0.97 mmol) was added and the reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight. Solvent was removed and the crude material was purified via sgc (9% NH₃-MeOH/CH₂Cl₂) to give 11 mg (11%) of compound 1015G.

The following compounds were prepared as described in Examples 1012 to 1015.

TABLE 1005 Compound # Structure Exact Mass Mass Obsvd Ki (nM) 248

379.09 380.1 [M + H]⁺ C 249

379.09 380.1 [M + H]⁺ C 250

421.09 422.1 [M + H]⁺ B 251

421.09 422.1 [M + H]⁺ A 252

436.14 437.1 [M + H]⁺ B 253

429.2 430.1 [M + H]⁺ B 254

534.14 535.1 [M + H]⁺ B 255

528.17 529.3 [M + H]⁺ B 256

548.17 549.3 [M + H]⁺ A 257

499.15 500.3 [M + H]⁺ B 258

571.12 572.1 [M + H]⁺ A 259

538.07 539.1 [M + H]⁺ A 260

390.11 391.1 [M + H]⁺ A 261

402.13 403.2 [M + H]⁺ A 262

390.11 391.1 [M + H]⁺ A 263

402.13 403.1 [M + H]⁺ A 264

433.11 434.1 [M + H]⁺ A 265

582.02 585.1 [M + H]⁺ A 266

504.11 505.1 [M + H]⁺ A 267

462.19 463.1 [M + H]⁺ B 268

400.17 401.1 [M + H]⁺ A 269

459.19 460.1 [M + H]⁺ B 270

436.19 437.2 [M + H]⁺ B 271

532.12 533.3 [M + H]⁺ B 272

412.21 413.2 [M + H]⁺ C 273

441.24 442.1 [M + H]⁺ C 274

541.29 542.3 [M + H]⁺ C 275

426.23 427.2 [M + H]⁺ C 276

358.16 359.1 [M + H]⁺ C 277

458.22 459.1 [M + H]⁺ B Proton NMR Spectral Data for Selected Compounds in Table 1005.

Compound 262. ¹H NMR (500 Hz, CD₃OD) δ 8.921 (m, 1H); 8.433 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H); 8.357 (s, 1H); 8.072 (m, 4H); 7.622 (m, 1H); 7.545 (m, 1H); 7.476 (m, 1H); 7.369 (m, 1H); 4.522 (d, J=17 Hz, 1H); 4.510 (d, J=14.5 Hz, 1H); 4.425 (d, J=17 Hz, 1H), 4.350 (d, J=14.5 Hz, 1H).

Example 1016

Compound 1016B: Compound 1016A (500 mg, 1.77 mmol) was suspended in CH₃CN (5 mL) followed by addition of NaN(CHO)₂ (202 mg, 2.12 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at rt for 30 min before warmed up to 70° C. and stirred for 2 h. Solid was collected by suction filtration and washed with acetonitrile to give 1016B (380 mg, 78%) as brown solid.

Compound 1016C: Compound 1016B (380 mg, 1.38 mmol) was stirred with HCl (36% aq., 1 mL) and EtOH (10 mL) at rt for 2 days. It was then heated to 60° C. for 2 hr. Solvent was removed and it was dried under vacuum to give 1016C (345 mg, 98%). The material was used without further purification.

The following compounds were prepared as described in Example 1016, Example 2 and Example 8.

TABLE 1006 Com- Exact Mass Ki pound # Structure Mass Qbsvd (nM) 278

422.08 423.1 [M + H]⁺ A 279

422.08 423.1 [M + H]⁺ C 280

420.9 421.1 [M + H]⁺ A 281

434.1 435.2 [M + H]⁺ A Proton NMR Spectral Data for Selected Compounds in Table 1006.

Compound 278. ¹H NMR (500 Hz, CD₃OD) δ 8.503 (d, J=4.73 Hz, 1H); 7.84 (m, 2H); 7.67 (d, J=3.8 Hz, 1H); 7.56 (dd, J=4.4 Hz, 8.5 Hz, 1H); 7.50 (dd, J=2.5 Hz, 7.8 Hz, 1H); 7.38 (m, 1H); 7.33 (d, J=4.1 Hz, 2H); 7.3 (m, 1H); 4.52 (d, J=17 Hz, 1H); 4.45 (d, J=17 Hz, 1H); 4.43 (d, J=14.2 Hz, 1H); 4.28 (d, J=14.2 Hz, 1H).

Example 1017

Compound 1017C: Compound 1017A (1.5 g, 8.26 mmol) was dissolved in dichloromethane (20 mL) and methanol (10 mL) at 0° C. Compound 1017B (2.64 g, 10 mmol) and DIPEA (2.9 mL, 16.5 mmol) were added and the reaction was stirred at 0° C. and slowly warmed up to rt overnight. The reaction mixture was then heated to 50° C. and stirred for 2 h. The reaction mixture was washed with brine (50 mL). The organic layer was dried and concentrated to dryness. The crude material was purified via PTLC (50% EtOAc/hexanes) to give 0.7 g (29%) of compound 1017C.

Compound 1017D: Compound 1017C (200 mg, 0.68 mmol) was stirred in CH₂Cl₂ (15 mL) at 0° C. followed by addition of compound 1017I (0.5 mL, 2.04 mmol) and TMS-OTf (13 μL, 0.07 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at 0° C. to 5° C. for 6 hr before warmed up to rt and stirred overnight. The solvent was removed and the crude material was purified via PTLC (EtOAc) to give 0.21 g (91%) of compound 1017D.

Compound 1017E: Compound 1017D (210 mg, 0.62 mmol) was heated in a sealed tube with NH₂NH₂ (0.2 mL, 6.2 mmol) and EtOH (2 mL) at 60° C. overnight. Solvent was removed and gave crude material 1017E (210 mg, 99%) which was used without further purification.

Compound 1017F: Compound 1017E (210 mg, 0.62 mmol) and ethyl isocyanate (59 μL, 0.74 mmol) were dissolved in CH₂Cl₂ (10 mL). The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight. To this mixture was added Et₃N (0.43 mL, 3.1 mmol), DMAP (15 mg, cat.) and p-TsCl (141 mg, 0.74 mmol). The reaction was stirred at rt overnight. Solvent was removed and the crude material was purified via sgc (10% NH₃.MeOH/CH₂Cl₂) to give 60 mg (25%) of compound 1017F.

Compound 1017G: Compound 1017F (60 mg, 0.15 mmol) was heated in a sealed tube with HCl (3 mL, 4N in dioxane) at 65° C. for 48 hr. Solvent was removed and the crude material was purified via sgc (5% NH₃.MeOH/CH₂Cl₂) to give 35 mg (66%) of compound 1017G.

Compound 1017H: Compound 1017G (34 mg, 0.1 mmol), KCN (10 mg, 0.15 mmol), and (NH₄)₂CO₃ (30 mg, 0.3 mmol) were suspended in a mixture of NH₃.H₂O (1 mL) and ethanol (1 mL). The solution was stirred at 90° C. overnight. Solvent was removed and the crude material was purified via sgc (10% NH₃.MeOH/CH₂Cl₂) to give 6 mg (15%) of compound 1017H.

The following compounds were prepared as described in Example 1017

TABLE 1007 Compound # Structure Exact Mass Mass Obsvd Ki (nM) 282

418.12 419.1 [M + H]⁺ B

Example 1018

Compound 1018A: Compound 1018A was synthesized following procedures in Example 1012.

Compound 1018B: Compound 1018A (180 mg, 047 mmol) was stirred in MeOH (1 mL) at rt. HCl (3 mL, 4N in dioxane) was added and the reaction mixture was heated to 70° C. overnight. Solvent was evaporated. The crude material was taken up in water and the solid was collected by suction filtration to give 1018B (115 mg, 71%).

Example 1019

Compound 1019A: Compound 1019A was synthesized following procedures described in Example 1012.

Compound 1019B: Compound 1019A (74 mg, 0.18 mmol) was dissolved in EtOH (2 mL) and HCl (0.4 mL, aq. 36%) was added and the reaction mixture was heated to 70° C. overnight. Solvent was removed and gave 1019B as a light yellow solid (74 mg, 99%).

Compound 1019C: Compound 1019B (20 mg, 0.05 mmol) was stirred in DMF (1 mL) and HCl (cat., 4 N in dioxane) at 120° C. overnight. Solvent was removed and the crude material was purified via PTLC (9% NH₃.MeOH/CH₂Cl₂) to give 8 mg (37%) of Compound 1019C.

The following compounds were prepared as described in Example 1012, 1018 and 1019.

TABLE 1008 Com- Exact Mass Ki pound # Structure Mass Obsvd (nM) 283

339.06 340.2 [M + H]⁺ B 284

339.06 340.2 [M + H]⁺ D 285

408.14 409.2 [M + H]⁺ A 286

366.13 367.1 [M + H]⁺ A 287

394.13 395.2 [M + H]⁺ B

Example 1020

Compound 1020A: Compound 1020A was synthesized following the procedures described in Example 22.

Compound 1020B: Compound 1020A (855 mg, 1.86 mmol) was stirred in MeOH (10 mL) and HCl (10 mL, 4N in dioxane) at rt for 2 hr. Solvent was removed and the material was dried to give 1020B (735 mg, 99%).

The following compounds were prepared as described in Example 22 and Example 1020.

TABLE 1009 Compound # Structure Exact Mass Mass Obsvd Ki (nM) 288

487.24 488.3 [M + H]⁺ B 289

387.19 388.1 [M + H]⁺ C 290

501.26 502.3 [M + H]⁺ B 291

401.21 402.2 [M + H]⁺ C 292

501.26 502.3 [M + H]⁺ B 293

401.21 402.1 [M + H]⁺ B

Example 1021

Step 1

DMF (100 mL), cesium carbonate (41.13 g, 126 mmol), and 2-chloro-5-methylphenol (1021A) (15.0 g, 105 mmol) were added to a flask. Methyl iodide (17.92 g, 126 mmol) was added dropwise via addition funnel. The reaction mixture was stirred overnight at room temperature. The reaction mixture was diluted with EtOAc, washed with water and brine, and dried with Na₂SO₄. The resulting material was filtered, and concentrated to dryness. The crude product was purified via flash sgc using 1:4 EtOAc:hexanes as the mobile phase to give 15.93 g of 1021B.

Step 2

A flask containing AlCl₃ (2.55 g, 19.1 mmol), and LiCl (0.41 g, 9.6 mmol) was placed in a −30° C. cold bath. A solution of 1021B (1.0 g, 6.38 mmol) and acetyl chloride (0.75 g, 9.5 mmol) in 20 mL of CH₂Cl₂ was added dropwise. The reaction mixture was stirred for 1 h at −30° C., then allowed to warm to rt and stirred overnight at rt. The reaction mixture was poured into a mixture of ice and EtOAc. The organic layer was washed with water, saturated aq NaHCO₃, and water, then dried with Na₂SO₄, and concentrated to dryness to give 1.18 g of Compound 1021C.

Step 3

Sodium hydroxide (58 g, 1.45 mol) was dissolved in water (260 mL) and the flask was cooled in an ice-water bath. Bromine (19 mL) was added dropwise to the flask with stirring. The reaction mixture was stirred for 0.5 h after the addition was complete. The resulting solution was added dropwise to an ice-water cooled flask containing Compound 1021C (18.5 g, 93.1 mmol). After the addition was complete, the reaction mixture was allowed to warm to rt and left stirring overnight. The reaction mixture was heated at 40° C. for 2 h. NaHSO₃ (55 g) was added. The reaction mixture was stirred for 1 h. The resulting material was diluted with 10% aq NaOH and extracted with EtOAc to remove starting material. The aqueous layer was adjusted to pH 1 and extracted with additional EtOAc. The organic layer was dried with Na₂SO₄, filtered, and concentrated to dryness to give 12.31 g of 1021D.

Step 4

DMF (10 mL), Compound 1021D (0.50 g, 2.49 mmol), and K₂CO₃ (0.41 g, 2.96 mmol) were added to a flask. Methyl iodide (0.42 g, 2.96 mmol) was added dropwise. The reaction mixture was stirred overnight at room temperature. The reaction mixture was concentrated to dryness to give 0.52 g of 1021E.

The following compounds were prepared as described in step 1 in Example 14 and Example 1021.

TABLE 1010 Compound # Structure Exact Mass Mass Obsvd Ki (nM) 296

403.07 404.2 [M + H]⁺ A 297

389.06 390.2 [M + H]⁺ A 298

403.07 404.1 [M + H]⁺ n/a Proton NMR Spectral Data for Selected Compounds in Table 1010.

Compound 296. ¹H NMR (500 Hz, DMSO-d₆) δ 3.93 (s, 3H), 4.00 (d, J=14 Hz, 1H), 4.19 (d, J=14 Hz, 1H), 4.23 (d, J=18 Hz, 1H), 4.34 (d, J=18 Hz, 1H), 7.24-7.34 (m, 2H), 7.42 (s, 1H), 7.62-7.73 (m, 3H), 8.92 (s, 1H), 10.95 (s, 1H).

Specific TACE inhibitory activity (Ki values) of some representative compounds of the present invention are set forth below.

TABLE 1011 Compound # Structure Ki (nM) 111

0.48 120

4 213

0.8 181

3.17 262

4.91 198

1.29 143

1.87 219

2.4 155

1.05 296

1.01 123

1.2 232

1.0 233

2.35 278

2.2 139

2.8 25

0.43 203

0.23 239

0.11 243

3.00

The following additional compounds were also prepared by procedures described above as well as in the description discussed later.

TABLE 3000 Compound Exact Mass Ki ID Structures Mass Obsvd Rating 3000

419.14 420.1 [M + H]⁺ C 3001

518.20 519.1 [M + H]⁺ B 3002

419.14 420.1 [M + H]⁺ A 3003

728.71 729.2 [M + H]⁺ D 3004

447.13 448.2 [M + H]⁺ C 3005

469.16 470.3 [M + H]⁺ A 3006

523.13 524.3 [M + H]⁺ A 3007

532.20 533.3 [M + H]⁺ A 3008

481.20 482.3 [M + H]⁺ B 3009

478.16 479.3 [M + H]⁺ A 3010

492.20 493.3 [M + H]⁺ A 3011

472.10 473.3 [M + H]⁺ A 3012

480.20 481.3 [M + H]⁺ D 3013

480.20 481.3 [M + H]⁺ A 3014

542.20 543.3 [M + H]⁺ B 3015

445.20 446.2 [M + H]⁺ A 3016

446.20 447.2 [M + H]⁺ A 3017

535.15 536.3 [M + H]⁺ B 3018

499.10 500.3 [M + H]⁺ B 3019

507.20 508.3 [M + H]⁺ A 3020

577.19 578.3 [M + H]⁺ B 3021

512.13 513.3 [M + H]⁺ D 3022

512.13 513.3 [M + H]⁺ B 3023

354.34 355.2 [M + H]⁺ D 3024

498.12 499.3 [M + H]⁺ C 3025

498.12 499.3 [M + H]⁺ B 3026

482.14 483.3 [M + H]⁺ B 3027

471.15 472.3 [M + H]⁺ D 3028

472.10 473.3 [M + H]⁺ C 3029

471.15 472.3 [M + H]⁺ A 3030

472.10 473.3 [M + H]⁺ A 3031

447.17 448.2 [M + H]⁺ A 3032

483.17 484.3 [M + H]⁺ A 3033

459.19 460.3 [M + H]⁺ A 3034

510.14 511.3 [M + H]⁺ A 3035

497.21 498.3 [M + H]⁺ A 3003

523.20 524.3 [M + H]⁺ A 3037

549.24 550.3 [M + H]⁺ A 3038

523.20 524.3 [M + H]⁺ A 3039

511.20 512.3 [M + H]⁺ A 3040

511.20 512.3 [M + H]⁺ A 3041

513.20 514.3 [M + H]⁺ A 3042

584.12 585.3 [M + H]⁺ A 3043

525.14 526.3 [M + H]⁺ C 3044

525.14 526.3 [M + H]⁺ A 3045

561.21 562.3 [M + H]⁺ A 3046

549.21 550.3 [M + H]⁺ A 3047

493.18 494.3 [M + H]⁺ A 3048

519.15 520.3 [M + H]⁺ A 4001

433.1 434.2 [M + H]⁺ A 4002

375.1 376.1 [M + H]⁺ A 4003

407.1 408.2 [M + H]⁺ A 4004

423.2 424.2 [M + H]⁺ A 4005

446.1 447.2 [M + H]⁺ A 4006

373.1 374.2 [M + H]⁺ C 4007

512.2 513.3 [M + H]⁺ A 4008

439.2 440.2 [M + H]⁺ B 4009

415.1 416.2 [M + H]⁺ B 4010

483.2 484.3 [M + H]⁺ A 4011

483.2 484.3 [M + H]⁺ C 4012

467.2 468.3 [M + H]⁺ A 4013

429.2 430.2 [M + H]⁺ A 4014

484.2 485.3 [M + H]⁺ A 4015

482.2 483.3 [M + H]⁺ A 4016

419.1 420.0 [M + H]⁺ A 4017

482.2 483.3 [M + H]⁺ A 4018

480.2 481.3 [M + H]⁺ A 4019

433.1 434.2 [M + H]⁺ C 4020

445.1 446.2 [M + H]⁺ A 4021

484.1 485.3 [M + H]⁺ A 4022

442.2 443.2 [M + H]⁺ A 4023

447.2 448.2 [M + H]⁺ A 4024

453.1 454.2 [M + H]⁺ A 4025

458.2 459.3 [M + H]⁺ A 4026

496.2 497.3 [M + H]⁺ A 4027

443.2 444.2 [M + H]⁺ A 4028

497.1 498.3 [M + H]⁺ B 4029

461.1 462.3 [M + H]⁺ A 4030

445.1 446.2 [M + H]⁺ A 4031

429.1 430.2 [M + H]⁺ A 4032

499.1 500.3 [M + H]⁺ A 4033

493.2 494.3 [M + H]⁺ A 4034

493.2 494.3 [M + H]⁺ B 4035

442.2 443.2 [M + H]⁺ A 4036

442.2 443.2 [M + H]⁺ n/a 4037

443.2 444.2 [M + H]⁺ n/a 4038

443.2 444.2 [M + H]⁺ n/a 4039

457.2 458.3 [M + H]⁺ n/a 4040

457.2 458.3 [M + H]⁺ n/a 4041

444.1 445.2 [M + H]⁺ n/a 4042

444.1 445.2 [M + H]⁺ n/a 5000

321.1 322.2 [M + H]⁺ 5001

475.1 476.3 [M + H]⁺ 5003

407.1 408.2 [M + H]⁺ B 5004

327.1 328.2 [M + H]⁺ C 5005

457.2 458.3 [M + H]⁺ A 5006

471.2 472.1 [M + H]⁺ A 5007 1338095

509.2 510.3 [M + H]⁺ A 5008

361.08 362.2 [M + H]⁺ B 5009

389.1 390.2 [M + H]⁺ A 5010

405.1 406.2 [M + H]⁺ A 5011

289.1 290.2 [M + H]⁺ B 5012

323.1 324.2 [M + H]⁺ B 5013

309.1 310.2 [M + H]⁺ C 5014

377.1 378.2 [M + H]⁺ C 5015

289.1 290.2 [M + H]⁺ B 5016

367.1 368.2 [M + H]⁺ B 5017

409.2 410.2 [M + H]⁺ A 5018

365.14 366.2 [M + H]⁺ A 5019

367.12 368.2 [M + H]⁺ A 5020

435.2 436.2 [M + H]⁺ A 5021

409.2 410.2 [M + H]⁺ A 5022

435.2 436.2 [M + H]⁺ A 5023

419.2 420.2 [M + H]⁺ A 5024

435.1 436.2 [M + H]⁺ A 5025

458.2 459.3 [M + H]⁺ A 6000

434.39 435.4 [M + H]⁺ A 6001

471.50 472.5 [M + H]⁺ A 6002

594.61 595.7 [M + H]⁺ B 6003

469.46 470.5 [M + H]⁺ A 6004

454.45 455.5 [M + H]⁺ A 6005

455.44 456.3 [M + H]⁺ A 6006

455.44 456.3 [M + H]⁺ A 6007

481.50 482.6 [M + H]⁺ A 6008

467.47 468.5 [M + H]⁺ A 6009

469.46 470.5 [M + H]⁺ A 6010

469.46 470.5 [M + H]⁺ A 6011

481.50 482.4 [M + H]⁺ A 6012

481.50 482.4 [M + H]⁺ A 6013

455.44 456.3 [M + H]⁺ A 6014

473.52 474.5 [M + H]⁺ A 6015

459.49 460.5 [M + H]⁺ A 6016

503.89 504.9 [M + H]⁺ A 6017

481.50 482.5 [M + H]⁺ A 6018

469.49 470.5 [M + H]⁺ A 6019

511.57 512.6 [M + H]⁺ A 6020

473.52 474.5 [M + H]⁺ A 6021

445.47 446.5 [M + H]⁺ A 6022

497.54 498.6 [M + H]⁺ A 6023

505.5 506.5 [M + H]⁺ A 6024

459.49 460.6 [M + H]⁺ A 6025

431.41 432.5 [M + H]⁺ B 6026

355.31 356.4 [M + H]⁺ A 6027

445.44 446.5 [M + H]⁺ B 6028

431.41 432.4 [M + H]⁺ B 6029

450.42 451.4 [M + H]⁺ B 7000

487.4393 488.3 [M + H]⁺ C 7001

503.5049 504.3 [M + H]⁺ C 7002

487.4393 488.3 [M + H]⁺ B 7003

464.4457 465.3 [M + H]⁺ C 7004

526.5151 527.3 [M + H]⁺ D 7005

481.4778 482.3 [M + H]⁺ B 7006

502.5169 503.3 [M + H]⁺ A 7007

502.5169 503.3 [M + H]⁺ C 7008

481.5026 482 3 [M + H]⁺ A 7009

481.5026 482 3 [M + H]⁺ A 7010

509.5558 510.3 [M + H]⁺ A 7011

521.5665 522.3 [M + H]⁺ A 7012

521.5665 522.3 [M + H]⁺ A 7013

535.5931 536 3 [M + H]⁺ A 7014

535.5931 536.3 [M + H]⁺ B 7015

509.5558 510.3 [M + H]⁺ A 7016

523.5824 524.3 [M + H]⁺ A 7017

523.5824 524.3 [M + H]⁺ A 7018

481.4778 482.3 [M + H]⁺ A 7019

495.5292 496.3 [M + H]⁺ A 7020

495.5292 496.3 [M + H]⁺ A 7021

466.233 468.3 [M + H]⁺ A 7022

495.5292 496.3 [M + H]⁺ A 7023

559.6145 560 3 [M + H]⁺ B 7024

559.6145 560.3 [M + H]⁺ A 7025

517.4835 518.3 [M + H]⁺ A 7026

517.4835 518.3 [M + H]⁺ A 8001

432.13 433.2 [M + H]⁺ A 8002

518.14 519.3 [M + H]⁺ A 8003

464.09 465.3 [M + H]⁺ A 8004

482.14 483.3 [M + H]⁺ A 8005

602.12 603.3 [M + H]⁺ C 8006

520.15 521.3 [M + H]⁺ B 8007

433.14 434.2 [M + H]⁺ A 8008

340.1 341.2 [M + H]⁺ B 8009

433.14 434.2 [M + H]⁺ A 8010

421.14 422.2 [M + H]⁺ A 8011

428.15 429.2 [M + H]⁺ A 8012

428.15 429.2 [M + H]⁺ A 8013

478.1 479.3 [M + H]⁺ A 8014

369.11 370.2 [M + H]⁺ A 8015

434.1 435.2 [M + H]⁺ A 8016

428.15 429.2 [M + H]⁺ A 8017

444.14 445.2 [M + H]⁺ A 8018

417.14 418.2 [M + H]⁺ A 8019

428.15 429.2 [M + H]⁺ A 8020

414.13 415.2 [M + H]⁺ A 8021

485.13 486.3 [M + H]⁺ A 8022

442.16 443.2 [M + H]⁺ A 8023

443.16 444.2 [M + H]⁺ 8024

431.16 432.2 [M + H]⁺ 8025

496.14 497.3 [M + H]⁺ 8027

429.14 430.2 [M + H]⁺  2021F

437.1 438.1 [M + H]⁺ C   2023C

383.16 384.1 [M + H]⁺ A   2024D

435.13 436.1 [M + H]⁺ A   2022G

355.13 356.1 [M + H]⁺ A   2025C

355.13 356.1 [M + H]⁺ A 2028

407.1 408.1 [M + H]⁺ A   2026H

449.1 450.1 [M + H]⁺ A   2030A

375.08 376.1 [M + H]⁺ C   2030C

400.13 401.2 [M + H]⁺ C   2030B

426.15 427.1 [M + H]⁺ B   2031C

387.10 388.1 [M + H]⁺ A   2031D

441.11 442.0 [M + H]⁺ A   2030D

477.16 478.1 [M + H]⁺ B   2031A

463.13 464.0 [M + H]⁺ B   2031B

373.09 374.0 [M + H]⁺ B   2032B

382.11 383.1 [M + H]⁺ B   2031E

431.13 432.1 [M + H]⁺ B  2031F

417.11 418.1 [M + H]⁺ B

Procedures Example 4000

Compound 4000C was prepared from commercially available 4000A according to a published two-step procedure: Ebenbeck, W.; Rampf, F.; Marhold, A. PCT Intl. Appl. US 2004/0142820 A1 (Jul. 22, 2004). Compound 4000D was prepared by procedures given in Examples 14, 1008, 9 and 1001. Compound 4032 was prepared from Compound 4000D as described in Example 1004, but substituting Compound 4000C for 3-bromoimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine in Step 2.

Example 4100

Compound 4100C was prepared from compound 4100A and commercially available Compound 4100B by procedures given in Example 14 and 1009. Subsequently, compound 4100C (123 mg, 0.2 mmol) was dissolved in methanol (1 mL) in a pressure tube and treated with HCl (0.4 mL, 4 M in dioxane). The tube was sealed and heated with stirring at 90° C. for 18 h. The reaction mixture was allowed to cool to rt and the solvent was then removed under reduced pressure. The residue was re-dissolved in methanol (1 mL) and DIPEA (0.27 mL, 0.20 mg, 1.6 mmol) was added. The reaction mixture was stirred overnight at rt. The volatile components were removed by evaporation and the residue was purified by PTLC (8% MeOH—CH₂Cl₂) to give Compound 4017 (59 mg, 61% yield) as a beige solid.

Example 1022

Step 1

To a solution of 1022A (500 mg, 3.33 mmol) in acetone (40 mL) were added potassium carbonate (920 mg, 6.7 mmol) and 1-bromo-2-butyne (0.32 mL, 3.7 mmol, in case of R═CH₂CCCH₃). The reaction mixture was heated to reflux for 2 h. After cooling to RT, the mixture was added to ice water/CH₂Cl₂. The organic layers were extracted with CH₂Cl₂ and the combined organic solution was washed with saturated aqueous NaCl solution, dried (Na₂SO₄), and concentrated in vacuo to afford 1022B (674 mg, quantitative yield).

Steps 2 and 3

A suspension of 1022B (100 mg, 0.5 mmol) in 1N NaOH solution (0.5 mL) was heated to 100° C. The reaction mixture was stirred for 1 h at the temperature and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was dried by azeotropic distillation with toluene and the resulting solid was dissolved in DMF (0.6 mL) followed by addition of xs. MeI (0.1 mL, 1.5 mmol). The mixture was stirred at RT for 2 h and diluted in EtOAc. The organic solution was washed with water, saturated aqueous NaCl solution, dried (Na₂SO₄), and concentrated in vacuo to give crude 1022C (117 mg). The crude 1022C (67 mg, 0.28 mmol) was dissolved in CH₂Cl₂ (2 mL) and the solution was treated with PPh₃ (150 mg, 0.57 mmol) and CBr₄ (189 mg, 0.57 mmol) at RT. The mixture was stirred at RT for 1 h and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by preparative TLC (CH₂Cl₂) to afford 1022D (50 mg, 60% yield).

Example 1023

Step 1

A mixture of 1023A (370 mg, 0.72 mmol), 1-methyl-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole (225 mg, 1.08 mmol), potassium carbonate (1M aqueous solution, 2.9 mL, 2.9 mmol), and [PdCl₂(dppf)]CH₂Cl₂ (59 mg, 0.072 mmol) in acetonitrile (12 mL) was vacuumed and refilled with argon three times. The reaction mixture was stirred at 80° C. oil bath for 17 hours. After cooling down, the mixture was diluted in EtOAc (50 mL) and filtered through a celite pad. The filtrate was concentrated in vacuo and the residual material was purified by silica gel column chromatography (1% to 1.5% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂) to afford compound 1023B (369 mg, 99% yield).

Step 2

A solution of 1023B (109 mg, 0.21 mmol) in EtOAc/MeOH (4/1, 5 mL) was treated with 4N HCl in dioxane (2 mL). The reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 15 h and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was dissolved in DMF (1 mL) and treated with 1022D (75 mg, 0.25 mmol, R═CH₂CCCH₃) and diisopropylethyl amine (0.22 mL, 1.26 mmol). The mixture was stirred at 60° C. for 9.5 h and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was dissolved in MeOH (5 mL) and treated with 4N HCl in dioxane (1 mL) at 70° C. for 17 h in a pressure vessel. After cooling to RT, the mixture was concentrated and the residue was treated with ammonia in MeOH for 0.5 h. The precipitate was filtered off and the filtrate was concentrated. The residue was dissolved in DMF (3-4 mL) and purified by reverse phase column chromatography (0.01% HCO₂H in water-0.01% HCO₂H in acetonitrile) to afford 6018 (48 mg, 49% yield).

Example 1024

Step 1

A mixture of 1024A (811 mg, 2.8 mmol) and sodium diformyl amide (291 mg, 3.0 mmol) in acetonitrile (15 mL) was stirred at RT for 19 h. The resulting suspension was filtered through celite and the filtrate was concentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by SiO₂ column chromatography (CH₂Cl₂) to give 1024B (611 mg, 77% yield).

Step 2

A solution of 1024B (611 mg, 2.16 mmol) in EtOH (40 mL) was treated with 4N HCl in dioxane (8 mL) at RT. The resulting solution was stirred at RT for 16 h and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was dissolved in dioxane/water (5/1, 24 mL) and the solution was stirred at RT for 2 h. The mixture was added to water and the organic layers were extracted with CH₂Cl₂ and the combined organic solution was washed with saturated aqueous NaCl solution, dried (Na₂SO₄), and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by SiO₂ column chromatography (CH₂Cl₂/hexane=1/1 to CH₂Cl₂ only) to give 1024C (679 mg, 96% yield).

Example 1025

Step 1

A mixture of 1025A (52 mg, 0.11 mmol), benzyl bromide (13 □L, 0.11 mmol), and cesium carbonate (108 mg, 0.33 mmol) in DMF (0.5 mL) was stirred at RT for 2 h. The mixture was diluted in EtOAc and the organic solution was washed with water, saturated aqueous NaCl solution, dried (Na₂SO₄), and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by preparative TLC (5% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂) to give 6027 (34 mg, 54% yield).

Example 1026

Step 1

To a solution of 1026A (41 mg, 0.084 mmol), 5-hydroxymethyl-4-methyl-1,3-oxazole (19 mg, 0.17 mmol), and PPh₃ (66 mg, 0.25 mmol) in THF (1 mL) was added diisopropy azodicarboxylate (50 □L, 0.25 mmol) dropwisely at 0° C. The mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 10 min and was allowed to warm to RT. After stirring for 2 h at RT, the mixture was concentrated in vacuo and the residue was purified by preparative TLC (CH₂Cl₂) to afford 1026B (38 mg, 77% yield).

Example 5021

Compound 5021A was prepared using chemistry described in Examples 14, 1001, and 1008.

Step 1

Compound 5021A was resolved by Chiralcel OD column (Mobile phase: Hexane:2-propanol 4:1). The first peak was collected and concentrated to give compound 5021B.

Step 2

Compound 5021B (1.82 g, 3.25 mmol), bis(pinacolato)diboron (2.89 g, 11.4 mmol), potassium acetate (1.5 g, 15 mmol), and [PdCl₂(dppf)]CH₂Cl₂ (0.27 g, 0.3 mmol) were added to a round bottomed flask and placed under N₂. The flask was cycled three times between vacuum and nitrogen. Dioxane (30 mL, Aldrich anhydrous) was added via syringe. The reaction mixture was stirred at 80° C. (oil bath) for 4 hours. The reaction mixture was allowed to cool to rt. Water (30 mL) was added, followed by sodium perborate-(5.0 g, 32 mmol). The reaction mixture was left stirring overnight at room temperature. The resulting mixture was diluted with EtOAc, washed with water and brine, dried with MgSO₄, and concentrated to dryness. The crude product was purified via flash silica gel chromatography using a 30% to 100% EtOAc-Hexanes gradient as the mobile phase. A white solid (1.28 g) was collected as product 5021C.

Step 3

Compound 5021C (40 mg, 0.12 mmol), cesium carbonate (59 mg, 1.5 eq), and DMF (1 mL) were added to a round bottomed flask. The flask was sonicated for 30 min. 2-bromopropane (18 mg, 1.2 eq) was added and the reaction mixture was stirred at rt overnight. The resulting mixture was diluted with EtOAc, washed with water, dried with MgSO₄, and concentrated to dryness. The crude product was purified via flash chromatography using a 10% to 100% EtOAc-Hexanes gradient as the mobile phase. Compound 5021D (28 mg) was obtained as product.

Step 4

Compound 5021D was converted to compound 5021 using procedures similar to those described in Example 1001.

Example 7000

7025 was synthesized from 7031 using appropriate heterocyclic bromide using the procedure similar to synthesis of 169.

7031 was prepared from 7030 using the procedure described below: 7030 (0.273 g, 0.5 mmol) in 5 mL anhydrous DMF was treated with potassium carbonate (0.2 g, 0.15 mmol). The flask was equipped with a dry ice acetone trap and difluoro choro methane gas was bubbled for 2 h. The bubbling was stopped and excess reagent was removed by bubbling nitrogen. The reaction was diluted with 50 mL ethyl acetate and washed with water (2×50 mL) and brine (1×25 mL). The organics were dried and concentrated to yield a crude which was purified by silica-gel prep plate chromatography using 1:1 ethyl acetate:hexane to yield 0.037 g of pure product.

7030 itself was prepared from 214, using standard procedure reported previously in this case.

Example 8001

Compound 8001B was prepared according to a literature procedure (Munyemana, F.; Frisque-Hesbain, A.; Devos, A.; and Ghosez, L. Tetrahedron Letters 30(23), 3077-3080, 1989).

Example 8002

Compound 8002A (746 mg, 1.32 mmol) was dissolved in anhydrous acetonitrile (10 mL) and the solution was colled to 0° C. by ice water bath. BF₃-Et₂O (0.84 mL, 6.62 mmol) was added dropwise via syringe. The solution was stirred at 0° C. for two hours. DIPEA (1 mL) was added followed by NaOH (1N, 1 mL). The solution was stirred at 25° C. for two hours. The solvent was removed and the product was purified by C18 reverse phase chromatography (CH₃CN/water, 5% to 90%, with 0.5% HCO₂H) to give 8009. 8009 was dissolved in methanol and NaOH (1N, 1.0 mL, 1.0 mmol, 0.95 equivalent) was added. The solution was stirred at 25° C. for 30 minutes. The solvent was removed to give the sodium salt form of 8009 (495 mg).

Example 2021

Step 1:

To a solution of compound 2021A (4 g, 26.8 mmol) in water (25 mL) and concentrated sulfuric acid (1 mL) was added sodium nitrite (2.2 g, 31.8 mmol) in water (10 mL) with ice bath cooling. The reaction mixture was diluted with concentrated sulfuric acid (20 mL). The reaction mixture was added to 50% sulfuric acid (50 mL) at reflux and boiled for 2 minutes. The reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature and diluted with water (250 mL). The mixture was extracted with diethyl ether (5×100 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with sodium bicarbonate solution and brine, dried over sodium sulfate and concentrated to afford 2021B (1.6 g) as a yellow solid.

Step 2:

A mixture of compound 2021B (790 mg, 5.3 mmol), cesium carbonate (1.90 g, 5.8 mmol) and 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl trifluoromethanesulfonate (1.47 g, 6.3 mmol) in NMP (15 mL) was stirred overnight at room temperature. The reaction mixture was filtered and the solids were washed with ethyl acetate. The filtrate was poured into water and extracted with ethyl acetate. The combined organic layers were dried over sodium sulfate and concentrated. Recrystallization from 30% ethyl acetate/hexane afford 2021C (728 mg) as a yellow solid. HPLC-MS t_(R)=1.54 min (UV_(254 nm)); mass calculated for formula C10H7F3O3 232.03, observed LCMS m/z 233.1 (M+H).

Step 3:

A suspension of 2021C (168 mg, 0.72 mmol) and 1.0 N sodium hydroxide (0.72 mL, 0.72 mmol) in water (0.8 mL) was heated at 100° C. for 1 hour. The reaction mixture was concentrated and the residue was azeotroped with toluene. The sodium salt was dissolved in DMF (1 mL) and methyl iodide (0.135 mL, 2.16 mmol) was added. The reaction mixture was stirred for 2 hours at room temperature. The reaction mixture was diluted with ethyl acetate and water. The layers were separated and the aqueous layer was extracted with ethyl acetate. The combined organic layers were washed with brine, dried over sodium sulfate and concentrated. Purification by chromatography (SiO₂, 30% ethyl acetate/hexane) afforded 2021D (149 mg) as a solid. HPLC-MS t_(R)=1.56 min (UV_(254 nm)); mass calculated for formula C11H11F3O4 264.06, observed LCMS m/z.287.1 (M+Na).

Step 4:

A mixture of 2021D (149 mg, 0.56 mmol), carbon tetrabromide (371 mg, 1.12 mg), and triphenylphosphine (294 mg, 1.12 mmol) in dichloromethane (5 mL) was stirred for 40 minutes at room temperature. The mixture was concentrated and purified by chromatography (SiO₂, 5% to 10% ethyl acetate/hexane) to afford 2021E (153) mg as an oil. HPLC-MS t_(R)=2.04 min (UV_(254 nm)); mass calculated for formula C1H₁₀BrF3O3 325.98, observed LCMS m/z 349 (M+Na).

Step 5:

Compound 2021F (136 mg) was prepared from 2021E (151 mg, 0.46 mmol) and 2D (118 mg, 0.45 mmol) using previously described procedures. HPLC-MS t_(R)=1.60 min (UV_(254 nm)); mass calculated for formula C₂₀H₁₅F4N₃O4 437.1, observed LCMS m/z 438.1 (M+Na).

Example 2022

Step 1:

Compound 2022C was prepared according to a modification of a procedure by Felding, J. et al. (J. Org. Chem. 1999, 64, 4196-4198) using 4-Iodo-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole 2022A and Weinreb amide 2022B as starting materials. The crude reaction mixture was chromatographed (SiO₂, 60%-80% ethyl acetate/hexane) to give compound 2022C (62%). HPLC-MS t_(R)=1.18 min (UV_(254 nm)); mass calculated for formula C₁₁H₁₇N₃O₃ 239.1, observed LCMS m/z 184.1 (M-tBu+H).

Step 2:

BOCamino hydantoin 2022D was prepared using procedures described in Example 1, Step 2. (81%) HPLC-MS t_(R)=0.94 min (UV_(254 nm)); mass calculated for formula C13H19N5O4 309.1, observed LCMS m/z 310.1 (M+H).

Step 3:

Amino hydantoin 2022E was prepared using procedures described in Example 1, Step 3. HPLC-MS t_(R)=0.18 min (UV_(254 nm)); mass calculated for formula C8H11N5O2 209.1, observed LCMS m/z 210.1 (M+H).

Step 4:

Hydantoin 2022G was prepared using procedures described in Example 8. HPLC-MS t_(R)=2.23 min (UV_(254 nm); 10 min); mass calculated for formula C17H17N5O4 355.1, observed LCMS m/z 356.1 (M+H).

Example 2023

Step 1:

To a slurry of sodium hydride (95%, 0.58 g, 23 mmol) in DMF (20 mL) was added a solution of 4-Iodo-1H-pyrazole (2023A) (4.07 g, 21 mmol) in DMF (20 mL) and the resulting mixture was stirred at rt for 10 min. Then 2-iodopropane (2.52 mL, 25.2 mmol) was added dropwise and the resulting mixture was stirred at rt overnight. The reaction mixture was concentrated, diluted with ethyl acetate, washed with water (4 times), brine, dried and concentrated to give an oily residue which was chromatographed (SiO₂, 10%-20% ethyl acetate/hexane) to give 4-Iodo-1-isopropyl-1H-pyrazole 2023B (3.27 g, 66%). HPLC-MS t_(R)=1.66 min (UV_(254 nm)); mass calculated for formula C6H9IN2 235.98, observed LCMS m/z 237.0 (M+H).

Example 2024

Step 1:

Compound 2024B was prepared according to a modification of a procedure by Roppe, J. et al. (J. Med. Chem. 2004, 47, 4645-4648) using 4-fluorophenylhydrazine hydrochloride 2024A and malondialdehyde-bis-(dimethylacetal) as starting materials (95% yield). HPLC-MS t_(R)=1.62 min (UV_(254 nm)); mass calculated for formula C9H7FN2 162.1, observed LCMS m/z 163.1 (M+H).

Step 2:

Compound 2024C was prepared according to a modification of a procedure by Rodriguez-Franco, M. I. et al. (Tetrahedron. Lett. 2001, 42, 863-865) (85% yield). HPLC-MS t_(R)=1.98 min (UV_(254 nm)); mass calculated for formula C9H6FIN2 287.96, observed LCMS m/z 288.9 (M+H).

Example 2025

Step 1:

Compound 2025B was prepared according to a modification of a procedure by Evans, D. A. et al. (J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2005, 127, 8942-8943) using 1-Methyl-1H-imidazole 2025A and Weinreb amide 2022B as starting materials (42%). HPLC-MS t_(R)=1.24 min (UV_(254 nm)); mass calculated for formula C11H17N3O3 239.1, observed LCMS m/z 240.1 (M+H).

The following compounds were prepared using procedures described in Examples 2021 to 2025.

MS Compound Exact m/e # Structure mass (M + H) 2021F

437.1 438.1 2023C

383.16 384.1 2024D

435.13 436.1 2022G

355.13 356.1 2025C

355.13 356.1

Example 2026

Part A

To a solution of methyl 4-acetylbenzoate (2026A) (1.9 g, 10.6 mmol) in acetic acid (10 mL) was added dropwise bromine (1.7 g, 21.3 mmol). The mixture was heated at 60° C. for 30 min, then stirred at room temperature for 1 hour, and poured into cold water (30 mL). The light yellow precipitate was collected, washed with water and dried (2.6 g, 96%).

Part B

Compound 2026C was prepared from compound 2026B following the procedure described in Example 1005.

Part C

Compound 2026D was prepared following the procedures described in Example 1: HPLC-MS t_(R)=1.36 min (UV_(254 nm)); mass calculated for formula C17H21N3O6 363.1, observed LCMS m/z 386.0 (M+Na).

Part D

To a mixture of 2026D (7.87 g, 21.7 mmol) and diisopropylethylamine (7.5 mL, 43.4 mmol) in DMF (80 mL) was added 2-trimethylsilylethoxy methyl chloride (4.7 mL, 23.8 mmol). The mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight, diluted with water and extracted with ethyl acetate. The combined organic layers were washed with water, brine, dried over sodium sulfate and concentrated. The residue was purified by column chromatography (SiO₂, 15% EtOAc/hexane to 30% EtOAc/hexane) to afford 2026E as a white solid (10.2 g, 95%): HPLC-MS t_(R)=2.17 min (UV_(254 nm)); mass calculated for formula C23H35N3O7Si 493.2, observed LCMS m/z 516.1 (M+Na).

Part E

Compound 2026F was prepared from ester 2026E following a procedure as described in Guo, Z. et. al (WO 2005/121130A2).

Part F

Compound 2026G was prepared following a previously described procedure. HPLC-MS t_(R)=1.67 min (UV_(254 nm)); mass calculated for formula C28H33N5O5SSi 579.2, observed LCMS m/z 580.3 (M+H).

Part G

Compound 2026G (65 mg, 0.11 mmol) was heated in a sealed tube in MeOH (2 mL) and 4 N HCl in 1,4-dioxane (2 mL) overnight at 90° C. Solvent was evaporated and the residue was stirred in MeOH (2 mL) and triethylamine (2 mL) at room temperature for 4 hours. The solvent was removed and the residue was purified by reverse phase chromatography to give 2026H (11 mg, 20%): HPLC-MS t_(R)=1.00 min (UV_(254 nm)); mass calculated for formula C22H19N5O4S 449.1, observed LCMS m/z 450.1 (M+H).

Compound Exact MS m/e # Structure mass (M + H) 2026H

449.1 450.1

Example 2030

Part A:

Compound 2030A was prepared using previously described methods from 2D. HPLC-MS t_(R)=3.80 min (UV_(254 nm)), Mass calculated for formula C18H12F3N3O3 375.1, observed LCMS m/z 376.1 (M+H).

Part B:

Compound 2030A (100 mg, 0.27 mmol) and cyclopropylmethylamine (0.140 mL) in NMP (0.5 mL) was heated at 100° C. for 12 h. After cooling to room temperature, the reaction mixture was diluted with EtOAc, washed with water and brine, dried over Na₂SO₄, and concentrated. Recrystallization from EtOAc/hexane yielded 2030B as a white solid (75 mg, 66%). HPLC-MS t_(R)=4.06 min (UV_(254 nm)), Mass calculated for formula C22H20F2N4O3 426.2, observed LCMS m/z 427.1 (M+H).

Example 2031

Part A:

Compound 2030B (250 mg, 0.67 mmol) in 1 mL of benzyl alcohol was added with powdered KOH (75 mg, 1.33 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 2 h and cooled to room temperature. It was diluted with EtOAc, washed with 1N HCl, H₂O, and brine, dried over Na₂SO₄, and concentrated. Flash column chromatography with EtOAc afforded 2031A as a white solid (280 mg, 91%). HPLC-MS t_(R)=4.29 min (UV_(254 nm)), Mass calculated for formula C25H19F2N3O4 463.1, observed LCMS m/z 464.0 (M+H).

Part B:

Compound 2031A (250 mg, 0.54 mmol) in EtOH (30 mL) was added with 10% palladium on carbon (100 mg). The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 h under 1 atmosphere of hydrogen. It was then filtered through celite, washed with EtOH, and concentrated, affording 2031B as a white solid (120 mg, 60%). HPLC-MS t_(R)=2.66 min (UV_(254 nm)), Mass calculated for formula C₁₈H₁₃F₂N₃O₄ 373.1, observed LCMS m/z 374.0 (M+H).

Example 2032

Part A:

Compound 2032A was prepared using previously described method from 2D. HPLC-MS t_(R)=2.94 min (UV_(254 nm)), Mass calculated for formula C₁₉H₁₃FN₄O₃ 364.1, observed LCMS m/z 365.0 (M+H).

Part B:

Compound 2032A (100 mg, 0.27 mmol) was dissolved in 2 mL of 90% H₂SO₄. After stirring at 60° C. for 10 h, the reaction mixture was poured into 50 g of ice, and white solid was precipitated. Filtration and drying under vacuum gave 2032B as a white solid (80 mg, 78%). HPLC-MS t_(R)=2.01 min (UV_(254 nm)), Mass calculated for formula C₁₉H₁₅FN₄O₆ 382.1, observed LCMS m/z 383.1 (M+H).

The following compounds were prepared as described in Examples 2030 to 2032.

Compound Exact MS m/e # Structure mass (M + H) 2030A

375.08 376.1 2030C

400.13 401.2 2030B

426.15 427.1 2031C

387.10 388.1 2031D

441.11 442.0 2030D

477.16 478.1 2031A

463.13 464.0 2031B

373.09 374.0 2032B

382.11 383.1 2031E

431.13 432.1 2031F

417.11 418.1

Specific TACE inhibitory activity (Ki values) of some representative compounds of the present invention described above is set forth below:

Exact Mass Ki Compounds Structures Mass Obsvd (nM) 8009

433.14 434.2[M + H]⁺ 0.79 3009

478.16 479.3[M + H]⁺ 1.47 3010

492.20 493.3[M + H]⁺ 5 8011

428.15 429.2[M + H]⁺ 0.64 8012

428.15 429.2[M + H]⁺ 0.8 7011

521.5665 522.3[M + H]⁺ 2.24 7012

521.5665 522.3[M + H]⁺ 2.75 8015

434.1 435.2[M + H]⁺ 0.63 7016

523.5824 524.3[M + H]⁺ 3.08 7017

523.5824 524.3[M + H]⁺ 3.79 4013

429.2 430.2[M + H]⁺ 1.2 nM 7018

481.4778 482.3[M + H]⁺ 3.25 8016

428.15 429.2[M + H]⁺ 0.48 8019

428.15 429.2[M + H]⁺ 1 5006

471.2 472.1[M + H]⁺ 0.5 7020

495.5292 496.3[M + H]⁺ 2.85 4025

458.2 459.3[M + H]⁺ 0.84 nM 5019

367.12 368.2[M + H]⁺ 2 5010

405.1 406.2[M + H]⁺ 0.2 3041

513.20 514.3[M + H]⁺ 1.44 4012

467.2 468.3[M + H]⁺ 0.5 nM

It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that changes could be made to the embodiments described above without departing from the broad inventive concept thereof. It is understood, therefore, that this invention is not limited to the particular embodiments disclosed, but it is intended to cover modifications that are within the spirit and scope of the invention, as defined by the appended claims. 

1. A method of treating a condition or disease comprising: administering to a patient in need of such treatment a therapeutically effective amount of at least one compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the condition or disease is selected from the group consisting of septic shock, sepsis syndrome, post ischaemic reperfusion injury, meningitis, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, adults Still's disease, non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and wherein the compound is selected from one of the following compounds:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the condition or disease is rheumatoid arthritis.
 3. The method of claim 1, wherein the condition or disease is inflammatory bowel disease.
 4. The method of claim 3, wherein the inflammatory bowel disease is Crohn's disease.
 5. The method of claim 3, wherein the inflammatory bowel disease is colitis.
 6. The method of claim 1, wherein the condition or disease is chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder.
 7. The method of claim 1, wherein the condition or disease is psoriasis.
 8. The method of claim 1, wherein the condition or disease is ankylosing spondylitis.
 9. The method of claim 1, wherein the condition or disease is psoriatic arthritis. 